Jefferson & Slavery: Two Articles comparison (CP Group B)

Describe how SLAVERY at Jeffersons home, Monticello, is portrayed in each source. Cite some specific
phrases and/or words that gave you this impression from each source.
SOURCE #1: Thomas Jefferson: Fighter for Freedom & Human Rights by Sonia Daugherty
1.According to this source, what was the life of a slave like at Monticello? Circle all that apply:
a. Enjoyable
b. Harsh
c. Tiring
d. Relaxing
2.What words or phrases from the source gave you that impression?

SOURCE #2: The Dark Side of Jefferson by Henry Weincek

1.According to this source, what was the life of a slave like at Monticello? Circle all that apply:
a. Enjoyable
b. Harsh
c. Tiring
d. Relaxing
2.What words or phrases from the source gave you that impression?

Describe how JEFFERSON HIMSELF is portrayed in each source. Cite some specific phrases and/or words
that gave you this impression from each source.
SOURCE #1: Thomas Jefferson: Fighter for Freedom & Human Rights by Sonia Daugherty
1.According to this source, how is Jefferson portrayed (particularly, as a slave owner)? Circle all that apply:
a. Cruel
b. Kind
c. Relaxed
d. Detail-oriented
2.What words or phrases from the source gave you that impression?

SOURCE #2: The Dark Side of Jefferson by Henry Weincek

1.According to this source, how is Jefferson portrayed (particularly, as a slave owner)? Circle all that apply.
a. Cruel
b. Kind
c. Relaxed
d. Detail-oriented
2.What words or phrases from the source gave you that impression?

When was each source written? How might this affect how each source portrays Jefferson?
SOURCE #1: Thomas Jefferson: Fighter for Freedom & Human Rights by Sonia Daugherty
Roughly how long after his death (1826) was this written?
SOURCE #2: The Dark Side of Jefferson by Henry Weincek
Roughly how long after his death (1826) was this written?
When more time has passed since a historical figures death, why would a source look beyond just the positive aspects of
the person? Explain.

Perspectives on Thomas Jefferson

DIRECTIONS: Compare and contrast the two sources you analyzed today by completing the graphic organizer below:

This is DUE at the end of class today.

Compare & contrast sources on their POINT of VIEW on Thomas Jefferson

COMPARE (similarities)
What aspects/details of Thomas Jeffersons life do the sources agree upon?
(Generalize) These sources AGREE

(Specific example) For example in Source #1

(Daugherty)

(Specific example) And as an example from Source #2

(Dark Side of Jefferson)

CONTRAST (differences)
What aspects/details of Thomas Jeffersons life do the sources DISagree upon? (How do the sources portray
Jefferson differently?)
(Generalize) However, these sources DISAGREE

(Specific example) For example in Source #1

(Daugherty)

(Specific example) But as an example from Source #2

(Dark Side of Jefferson)