87. Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
American History · Colonial Period and Independence
Accepted answer(s)
- Writer of the Declaration of Independence
- Third president of the United States
- Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase)
- First Secretary of State
- Founded the University of Virginia
- Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
Officers ask history questions like this one to check general knowledge of how the country was formed. On the 2025 Civics Test, "Writer of the Declaration of Independence" is the answer to give if asked directly — related historical trivia beyond that isn't required to pass.
This is question 87 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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