When Thomas Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence

question 103

Multiple Choice

When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence,

• A) he had not owned any slaves for several years.
• B) he was inspired to set all his slaves free.
• C) he was one of just two founding fathers who had never owned slaves.
• D) he owned just one household slave.
• E) he owned more than 100 slaves.

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Definitions:

Donald Boudreaux

An American economist, author, and professor known for his work on free market economics.

Private Property

Ownership rights over property (such as land, buildings, or goods) by individuals or non-governmental entities.

Market System

A type of economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are guided by the price signals created by the forces of supply and demand.

Resource Market

A market where resources (such as labor, capital, and raw materials) that are used to produce goods and services are bought and sold.