_10._ Thomas Jefferson, born in Virginia, loved books; while in college he met Patrick Henry. _11._ Went to the Burgesses and planned the committees of correspondence. _12._ Jefferson was sent to the Congress of 1776 and wrote the Declaration of Independence. _13._ After the war Jefferson was sent as Minister to France. _14._ Washington chose him as Secretary of State, and he founded the Democratic-Republican party. _15._ Jefferson was popular as president. _16._ He cut down expenses, and with his savings in running the government purchased Louisiana. _17._ The Columbia River was discovered by Gray. _18._ The way to the Oregon country was made known by Lewis and Clark. _19._ The Indians received them with kindness along the route. _20._ They followed the Columbia until they reached the Pacific; Clark made a map of the region they had gone through. _21._ As a reward, Lewis was appointed governor of the Louisiana Territory and Clark of the Missouri Territory. _22._ Fur traders and missionaries soon found their way to the Oregon country. _23._ Perry went to serve against the pirates, was eager to fight the English when war broke out, and was appointed commandant at Lake Erie. _24._ Perry built a fleet and won a famous victory over the English. _25._ A gold medal was struck in his honor by Congress. _26._ Andrew Jackson was born of poor parents; learned from the woods more than from books. _27._ Jackson was captured by the British. _28._ His mother died nursing American soldiers. _29._ He studied law, went over the mountains to Nashville, and was elected to Congress. _30._ He also served as United States senator. _31._ Jackson defeated the Indians, captured Pensacola, and won a brilliant victory at New Orleans. _32._ Jackson was elected president and was opposed in his policy by Clay, Webster, and Calhoun. _33._ Threatened South Carolina over nullification. _34._ Died at the Hermitage in 1845. =Study Questions.= _1._ What did Whitney like to do as a boy? _2._ How did he help himself through college? _3._ Why did he go to Savannah? _4._ Whom did he meet on the way? _5._ Describe how cotton was then separated from the seed. _6._ Describe the action of the machine made by Whitney. _7._ What was the effect of his invention? _8._ How did the value of cotton shipped out of the country compare with other goods? _9._ What effect did the invention have on negro slavery in the South?