This is hard to explain, but you need to read if for yourself. People have thought that Jefferson fathered a slave but now they are saying it might have been his brother who was the father. Evidence points that the slave's children were given a special treatment from Jefferson, and also that 2 of them were released from his will, as were a few other's in that same family. Back then it would have been a really big deal, because the people thought the slaves were lower class. Now we don't have slaves really, so it isn't a big deal. Even our founding fathers had flaws, so we can't really say we idolize them. What are your opinions on this? Do you think that Jefferson is the father, or do you think it is your brother?
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