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he had slaves but wanted to end slavery when they were writing the Declaration of Independence. unfortunately his paragraph about slavery was not included.
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∙ 11y agoJefferson. like most of the Founders, had slaves. Emancipation was the better part of a century in the future
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Law that Thomas Jefferson wanted?
the law thomas Jefferson wanted was the one that would stop slavery the law thomas Jefferson wanted was the one that would stop slavery
Who said maintaining slavery was like holding a wolf by the ears?
Thomas Jefferson.
What was Thomas Jefferson's family business?
Slavery
Whom did Thomas Jefferson blame for slavery?
The British.
Was Thomas Jefferson's kids put into slavery?
yes they was put into slavery but all of them died
What african americans hoped would end as a result of the Declaration of Independence?
They hope that the declaration of independence by Thomas Jefferson would end slavery.
Did slavery end with Thomas Jefferson?
No, slavery did not end with Thomas Jefferson. While Jefferson did publicly express his opposition to slavery, he did not take significant actions to abolish the institution during his presidency. Slavery persisted in the United States until the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution in 1865, which formally abolished slavery.
What effect did Thomas Jefferson have on the US?
Thomas Jefferson helped the economy and helped to build the US of A on solid ground. he helped fight slavery.
What did Thomas Jefferson try to end?
Thomas Jefferson tried to end the pirate attacks on US ships. He also tried to end slavery.
What is Thomas Jefferson nickname for slavery?
Because he was one of the ones to stop it
Was Thomas Jefferson opposed to slavery as a child?
No he actually had slaves himself.
When did Thomas Jefferson met Jefferson Davis?
Never!They were 100 years apart and TJ hated slavery.
