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What were some scandals that went on during Thomas Jefferson's presidency?
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He had an affair with his black slave, Sally Hemings. Jefferson fathered many children with multiple slaves during his lifetime.
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During Thomas Jefferson's presidency, there were a few notable scandals. One of the major controversies was the Burr Conspiracy, involving Vice President Aaron Burr's alleged conspiracy to establish an independent nation in the western territories. Another controversy was the Embargo Act of 1807, which aimed to restrict American trade and was met with significant economic backlash. Additionally, there were scandals concerning Jefferson's personal life, including rumors and newspaper attacks about his relationship with his slave, Sally Hemings.
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