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Pocahontas Exception
- In 1613, John Rolfe married Pocahontas to build power and wealth through land acquisition.
- This challenged the 1680 definition of "white man" in Virginia, leading to the inclusion of Rolfe and Pocahontas's descendants.
Jefferson's Paradox
- Thomas Jefferson, despite writing "all men are created equal," held racist beliefs and owned slaves.
- He considered Anglo-Saxons superior, highlighting the hypocrisy of America's founding ideals.
Challenging Jefferson
- Jefferson's racist ideas were challenged during his time, demonstrating that not everyone shared his views.
- Anti-racist voices like John Woolman argued that racist ideas stem from oppression, not the other way around.