Question

How did Thomas Jefferson's book collection become important for the United States?

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Thomas Jefferson was instrumental in rebuilding the Library of Congress when he sold the bulk of his book collection to the United States government in 1815. During the War of 1812, British forces entered Washington, D.C., burning the Capitol building and the 3,000-volume library inside it.

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