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#1569 Ten Things About the Constitutional Convention

Listening to America

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The Significance and Complexity of Thomas Jefferson

This chapter explores the complexities of Thomas Jefferson's role in shaping American ideals, examining his contradictions as a slaveholder and the impact of his high level of abstraction and idealism on the country. It also delves into the criticism surrounding Jefferson's reputation and the necessity of confronting the truth about his involvement with slavery.

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