Topic

The analysis of Thomas Jefferson

Instructions

After watching the video on Thomas Jefferson, answer the following questions.

What kind of person was Thomas Jefferson?
What were some of the highlights of Thomas Jefferson’s life?
What sort of policies did he pursue while he was president?
What were Thomas Jefferson’s views on government?
What are your overall thoughts on Thomas Jefferson?

Answer preview

Thomas Jefferson was not just an aristocrat and slave owner but rather a jack of all trades; though he enjoyed his privacy, Jefferson held friendship in high regard. He loved staying away from the city and advocated for equality though he owned slaves himself. On numerous occasions he preached peace but instead acted violently; a philosopher and a dreamer who carried out his duties as a cunning, hard-nosed diplomat (“Who Was Thomas Jefferson?”).

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