Jefferson in France
Jefferson's time in France reveals a complex dynamic between his embrace of revolutionary ideals and the reality of slavery. He navigated this tension by paying James, an enslaved chef, regular wages, reflecting a shift in treatment influenced by French law. Meanwhile, Sally, a young enslaved girl, accompanied him, and despite her desire to remain in France, she returned to Virginia with promises of a better life and freedom for their children.In this clip
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