What is Finkelman’s justification for this argument? In what ways was Jefferson’s stand on liberty and freedom biased? In what ways was Jefferson a racist?Explain

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Essays should range in the 350 to 500 word length. They should have three to five paragraphs with an introduction and thesis, a body of evidence that proves the thesis, and a conclusion. Review the rubric for guidance on this essay.

 

Read:

Thomas Jefferson’s Racism, 1788

and

https://www.pbs.org/jefferson/archives/interviews/Finkelman.htm

Paul Finkelman, legal scholar, argues that in some ways, Jefferson invented racism in the United States.

What is Finkelman’s justification for this argument? In what ways was Jefferson’s stand on liberty and freedom biased? In what ways was Jefferson a racist?

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