Thomas Jefferson and the Enlightenment in America. This five-page undergraduate paper examines the contributions of Thomas Jefferson to the United States, and focuses upon how and why he promoted Enlightenment ideals during his public life. The author discusses how Jefferson personified the Enlightenment in America, how he tirelessly championed Enlightenment ideals and philosophies, and rejected the evils of government and society that the Enlightenment exposed. He concludes that Jefferson was a talented writer, an idealistic politician, a successful farmer, a progressive architect, and the author of a vision of hope that inspired the young nation he led. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 15929 Thomas Jefferson Biography.doc Price: 44.75