If Jefferson had publicly endorsed emancipation and had emancipated his slaves, one might believe that he opposed slavery. When it came time to put his money where his mouth was, he didn't do anything that didn't benefit himself with regard to slavery more »
If Jefferson had publicly endorsed emancipation and had emancipated his slaves, one might believe that he opposed slavery. When it came time to put his money where his mouth was, he didn't do anything that didn't benefit himself with regard to slavery more »
Stopping the import would make Jefferson's slaves more valuable.more »