What political position did Jefferson serve from 1779 to 1781?
A. President of the United States.
B. Vice President of the United States.
C. Secretary of State.
D. Governor of Virginia.
Jefferson served as governor of Virginia from 1779 - 1781. As governor, he oversaw the transfer of the state capital from Williamsburg to the more central location of Richmond in 1780. He was Virginia's 2nd Governor.