The Wolf by the Ears: Thomas Jefferson and SlaveryFree Press, 1977 - 319 من الصفحات This analysis of Jefferson's antislavery views and the actions towhich they gave rise, the subject matter of "The Wolf by theEars, " is necessarily episodic; while chronology has been generallyobserved, it was not possible to weld this disparate material into the form of abiographical narrative. |
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... freedom . In 1770 , Jefferson had not contended that the slaves held in Virginia had the right to instant , unqualified freedom because they had been born free . The law of Virginia described slaves as chattel property ; as such , they ...
... freedom . In 1770 , Jefferson had not contended that the slaves held in Virginia had the right to instant , unqualified freedom because they had been born free . The law of Virginia described slaves as chattel property ; as such , they ...
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... freedom suits brought by slaves - a law which made it virtually impossible for a slave to win his freedom , however just his cause , in the courts of the commonwealth . Freedom suits were tried in county courts presided over by justices ...
... freedom suits brought by slaves - a law which made it virtually impossible for a slave to win his freedom , however just his cause , in the courts of the commonwealth . Freedom suits were tried in county courts presided over by justices ...
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... freedom and opinion " -was the only way to attain and defend truth , and that a government that did right could not be battered down by the falsehoods of a " licentious press . " The theory upon which Jefferson acted was founded upon ...
... freedom and opinion " -was the only way to attain and defend truth , and that a government that did right could not be battered down by the falsehoods of a " licentious press . " The theory upon which Jefferson acted was founded upon ...
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Slavery and the Declaration of Independence | 1 |
Slavery and the Rights of Man | 12 |
Slavery and the Revolution in Virginia | 19 |
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