Thomas Jefferson Timeline Worksheet: Free Printable for Kids - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to match each event with the correct number on the timeline.

First, look at the timeline and what each number points to:

- Number 1 → 1743
- Number 2 → 1776
- Number 3 → 1800
- Number 4 → 1809
- Number 5 → 1826

Now read the events in the text:

1. “Thomas Jefferson is born.” → The text says he was born in 1743 → That’s Number 1

2. “Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence.” → Text says he wrote it in 1776 → That’s Number 2

3. “Jefferson is elected President.” → Text says he was elected president in 1800 → That’s Number 3

4. “Thomas Jefferson retires after a second term.” → Text says he retired in 1809 → That’s Number 4

5. “Thomas Jefferson dies.” → Text says he died in 1826 → That’s Number 5

Now let’s match them to the questions one by one:

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Jefferson is elected President.
→ Happened in 1800 → That’s Number 3

Thomas Jefferson retires after a second term.
→ Happened in 1809 → That’s Number 4

Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence.
→ Happened in 1776 → That’s Number 2

Thomas Jefferson dies.
→ Happened in 1826 → That’s Number 5

Thomas Jefferson is born.
→ Happened in 1743 → That’s Number 1

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Final Answer:
Jefferson is elected President. → 3
Thomas Jefferson retires after a second term. → 4
Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence. → 2
Thomas Jefferson dies. → 5
Thomas Jefferson is born. → 1