Jefferson on Lewis and Clark: Part 4
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Clay Jenkinson is a scholar of the humanities, an author, and considered to be one of the top scholars on Thomas Jefferson in the country. He can also be heard portraying Thomas Jefferson in his weekly, nationally syndicated radio program, “The Thomas Jefferson Hour.” Jefferson on Lewis and Clark is a taped performance that Jenkinson gave for Bismarck’s “Lewis and Clark Signature Event” for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial in 2004.
In this clip Mr. Jefferson answers an audience member’s question about covering the costs of the Louisiana Purchase and talks about his fiscal policies.
Producer
Bob Dambach (Producer); E. Carlson, Travis Jensen, Lee Westad, Dave Geck (Videographers)
Source
Jefferson on Lewis and Clark, Prairie Public Television (2004)
Grade Level
2 - 12
Subject Matter
Social Studies
Standards
Identify historic United States figures (e.g., George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Susan B. Anthony, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, Sacagawea) and link them with their contributions
Describe similarities and differences between past events and current events in U.S. history (e.g., in the lives of people from different cultures past and present)
Explain the significance of scientists, inventors, and historical figures (e.g., Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce De Leon, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Paul Revere, Benjamin Rush, David Rittenhouse, Thomas Paine)
Explain why the United States government is necessary (e.g., government helps secure people’s lives, liberty, and property through law and military protection; groups can accomplish things collectively that individuals cannot)
Explain how political leaders (e.g., Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Martin Van Buren, John Tyler) dictated national policy (e.g., States’ rights, closure of National Bank, Indian Removal Act)
Evaluate the effectiveness of structures, operations, and influences of political systems and constitutional governments (e.g., federalism; separation of powers; checks and balances; media and special interest groups
