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Part Two: Thomas Jefferson: King of Hypocrites

Behind the Bastards

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Exploring Thomas Jefferson's Hypocrisy and Historical Interpretations

This chapter explores how Thomas Jefferson justified owning slaves at Monticello while seeing himself as a benevolent figure, delving into his manipulation of reality. It also highlights Jefferson's interpretation of Richard Hackalyut's writings to support his belief in American independence from England.

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