
Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery, with Cara Rogers Stevens
Historically Thinking
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Jefferson's Enlightenment Influences
This chapter explores the formative influences on Thomas Jefferson's views of slavery and equality, emphasizing the impact of mentors like Reverend Maury and William Small. It discusses how these figures challenged the prevalent notions of white supremacy during Jefferson's upbringing and contributed to his evolving thoughts on morality and anti-slavery sentiments. The dialogue reveals the transformative relationships at the College of William and Mary and how Enlightenment principles shaped the discourse on abolition during Jefferson's era.
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