When Thomas was young, Virginia was still a colony of England. He thought that many English laws and taxes were unfair, so he studied hard to become a lawyer to help make better laws. Soon he and others came to believe that the colonies should become a new country, and Jefferson was chose to write the Declaration of Independence. His fairness and love of learning made him one of the most beloved presidents of all time.
When Thomas was young, Virginia was still a colony of England. He thought that many English laws and taxes were unfair, so he studied hard to become a lawyer to help make better laws. Soon he and others came to believe that the colonies should become a new country, and Jefferson was chose to write the Declaration of Independence. His fairness and love of learning made him one of the most beloved presidents of all time.