HistoryfromWorld History Encyclopedia3 weeks agoNotes on the State of VirginiaThomas Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia examines various state issues, notably addressing slavery and racial superiority.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia3 weeks agoHistoryPoems of Phillis Wheatley and Jefferson's CriticismPhillis Wheatley's poetry challenged racist perceptions of Black intellect despite facing significant criticism from figures like Thomas Jefferson.
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