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Which statement best summarizes Thomas Jefferson's views on the Enlightenment and slavery?

A.Jefferson embraced the abolition of slavery to highlight his support for Enlightenment ideas.

B.Jefferson supported Enlightenment principles but continued to own slaves.

C.Jefferson opposed slavery until Enlightenment thinkers convinced him that it was necessary.

D.Jefferson supported Enlightenment thinkers but objected to their acceptance of slavery.

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Answer: Jefferson supported Enlightenment principles but continued to own slaves.

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The answer is: B.Jefferson supported Enlightenment principles but continued to own slaves

Enlightment principles are focused on letting the people pursuing their own freedom and ferring the power of the government to the hands of the majority of citizens. Because of his ownership of slaves, many people who support enlightment principles saw Thomas jeffersen as a hypocrite.

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