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Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery, with Cara Rogers Stevens

Historically Thinking

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Complexities of Jefferson and Hemings: Race, Consent, and Hypocrisy

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, focusing on the themes of consent and racial attitudes in their historical context. It reveals how Jefferson's private life conflicted with his public ideals, highlighting a profound hypocrisy in his views on race and personal relationships.

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