Historians deal in secular truths. Slavery is an appropriate explanation for the Civil War; God’s will is not. Still, some occurrences are so improbable they can make it hard to believe that we’re entirely alone, that there are no fates or hobgoblins pulling the strings.
Thomas Jefferson’s death is one. That Jefferson, an ailing octogenarian, should die in his bed was unsurprising. That he should ...
Upon closer examination, the article reveals patterns of complexities and contradictions in the founding of the United States. It highlights the dual role of key figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson as they fought for independence while owning slaves. The article questions the legitimacy of the American Revolution as a struggle for freedom when it was built on the institution of slavery.
Furthermore, the article suggests that the Founding Fathers may have had ulterior motives beyo...