How slavery and freedom exist side-by-side for jefferson

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What does Zinn mean by calling the American War of Independence 'a kind of Revolution? How do the words of Toussaint L'ouverture put the American Revolution in a different light? It is a great irony that the author of the Declaration of Independence-a document celebrating freedom and equality remained a slaveholder all of his life. How could slavery and freedom exist side-by-side, for Jefferson? (In addition to the Zinn reading, you may also use material from Lecture, "American Slavery, American Freedom"). Explain the differences between Hamilton's and Jefferson's attitudes towards popular participation in decision making processes. Who was/is right, in your opinion? Why did Congress pass the Whiskey Tax and what were small farmers' responses?

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