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Declaring Freedom
Thomas Jefferson called for freedom and equality in the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Yet Jefferson, like many wealthy Americans, owned slaves. Watch this video to find out more about Thomas Jefferson's definition of freedom.
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How do you think men like Jefferson could write about freedom but own slaves? Write down your thoughts in one to two sentences.