Thomas Jefferson and his Relationship with Slaves
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Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is well known for his contributions to the founding of the nation and his role in shaping its early political and legal systems. However, his relationships with his slaves and offspring are often overlooked or downplayed in popular histories of his life. This essay will examine Jefferson’s relationships with his slaves and offspring, and explore how these relationships reflect the complex and often contradictory nature of his views on slavery and race.