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Declaration of Independence: Background As the American colonists grew continually more frustrated with Britain, a motion was made in Congress in June of 1776 to prepare a formal declaration of independence from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to draft this historic document. Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence, which was signed on July 4, 1776, declaring the United States of America independent from British rule. Jefferson served as the second governor of Virginia and founded the University of Virginia, helped establish the public school system, and established the decimal system used for money. He later served as Secretary of State, Vice President, and President of the United States where he facilitated the Louisiana Purchase. Vocabulary unalienable - impossible to take away or give up tyranny - oppressive power constrains - requires or forces assent - approval or agreement acquiesce - to accept something reluctantly but without protest rectitude - morally correct behavior Which university was founded by Thomas Jefferson? the University of Pennsylvania the University of Virginia the University of North Carolina

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The university founded by Thomas Jefferson is the University of Virginia.