“Notes on the State of Virginia” by Thomas Jefferson

I​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​n his essay, Jefferson discusses the problems of interracial mingling, using “evidence” to prove that blacks are a biologically inferior race. Jefferson’s speech demonstrates the power of language and the skewed perception of blacks during his time. Research another instance where false evidence was used […]