1. How does the Slavery Grievance describe slavery? Who does Jefferson
blame for the continuation of the slave trade?
2. Why does Jefferson italicize the word ‘Christian’ at the end of the first
paragraph?
3. Why do you think that Thomas Jefferson wrote a paragraph about slavery
when he wrote the Declaration of Independence?
**After you're done answering these questions, fill out the graphic organizer (found at the bottom of the sources) when reading the next batch of sources.
If you finish early, do a little more research on Rutledge, Ellsworth, Williamson, Franklin, and Jefferson regarding their views on slavery.
