What roles as a patriot did Jefferson play during the American Revolution?
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America for the central role he played in drafting the Declaration of Independence. During the American Revolution, Jefferson was elected governor of Virginia and, after the war, he was appointed minister to France. He also served as the nation’s first secretary of state, its second vice president, and its third president.