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New video: Why Thomas Jefferson Didn't Free His Slaves (Patreon)

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2023-06-01 14:10:04
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Hey everyone, here's the latest video. I published it over Memorial Day Weekend, which perhaps wasn't the best in terms of timing, but that's when I was done producing it. I think Americans still have unfinished business in resolving their opinions and understanding of Jefferson, and this piece tried to help that process along.

I know everyone's not crazy about these 18th century & ancient history pieces, so if thats you, thank you for bearing with me. I think they're important for helping people understand the world we live in now. Looking forward, I'm planning to film another short patron's video this week, again probably on Jefferson unless people really don't want to see it. I have a short little story I want to tell. After that, we're back in the 20th century with a full-length piece covering how World War II began.

Thanks as always for your support, and hope you like this one.

- Ryan

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Why Thomas Jefferson Didn't Free His Slaves

Thomas Jefferson's record and stances on slavery, explained in the context of his time. If you want to support the channel, here are the best ways to do it: 1) Watch the full video 2) Subscribe if you haven't 3) Share with a friend 4) Support me with a small donation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rchapman Also if you're interested, I upload casual videos on Patreon and through my YouTube membership program. Signing up gives you content more often and supports the channel. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6FO-Up1-oLj5nNivCNHL-Q/join 0:00 Intro 02:00 The Enlightenment 05:05 The End Of Slavery? 08:26 The Defense Of Slavery 17:44 Emancipation Plans 25:26 Jefferson As A Slaveholder 29:28 Conclusion Sources: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding - David Hume Two Treatises Of Government - John Locke What Is Enlightenment? - Immanuel Kant Empire Of Liberty - Gordon Wood Slavery and Sectional Strife in the Early American Republic - Gary Kornblith Notes On The State Of Virginia - Thomas Jefferson Farm Book - Thomas Jefferson Wolf By The Ears - John Chester Miller Appeal - David Walker Jefferson - John Boles The Rise Of American Democracy - Sean Wilentz The Hemingses Of Monticello - Annette Gordon-Reed The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution - Bernard Bailyn Memoirs Of A Monticello Slave - Isaac Jefferson Democracy In America - Alexis De Tocqueville Those Who Labor For My Happiness - Lucia Stanton Inhuman Bondage - David Davis

Comments

Hani

Loved the Jefferson video Ryan, very insightful!

Jim Tierney

Ryan, I loved, and hated this video. Jefferson is a hero of mine. It was not easy to hear you describe his "feet of clay" so succinctly and authoritatively. This exactly what I choose to hear and I signed on to Patreon right after.

Jim Tierney

Sorry, I did not mean to post yet.

Jim Tierney

I do think yo should look into the economics of slave holding plantations and the laws about manumission. Jefferson died broke, and in debt. I have always understood that his slaves as well as his land were entailed in that debt. Thanks again. Your work is something real in a sea of dross.

rchapman
>>109779100

I think the truly impressive act here is your willingness to have an open mind, despite having strong feelings to the contrary. Thank you for doing that.

Jim Tierney

If one studies ancient thought via myths and stories, none of their heroes were flawless. We know this instinctively, but deny such grace to the towering icons that helped pry open the doors to the modern world. Very petty.

Ann Schmitt

Enjoyed the video. Please continue to keep us informed!

Will Hedges

Loved that video, really well made. I think it probably not the flashiest of video concepts and that’s why it didn’t do as well. It was a great shift in perspective for me. I really enjoy the history videos and hope you continue to make more in the future.

Mike S.

Always enjoy discussions concerning the people who formed the early USA. Amazing video please more of the same.

Mella

That was fantastic, Ryan. Thanks.

Mella
>>109779171

I'm glad you did. I had a similar feeling, kind of nauseated with Jefferson's views. Despite the idealism that all people are created equal. Conflicts at a gut level, which in our current cultural context is hard to discuss. Or understand or accept sometimes. Which is why, to me, this video is so helpful. IF difficult to watch.

Mark A Rosasco

Great job on the Jefferson video, keep up the good work!

Jordan Friendshuh

You missed another important factor on Jefferson's slave holding, which is covered in Tomas Sowell's book "Black Redneck, White Liberal" (an amazing book on the racial issues in America) which is that Aristocrats like Jefferson or Washington don't really "own" an estate like we like to think of today. They see it as a multi generational institution which was his to run and was responsible for, but not something they can just dissolve for their own ideas or gains. Also these estates, especially in the case of Jefferson, are run in a state of continual debt, so he was not legally allowed to free his slaves due to the debt contracts.

Jordan Friendshuh

Jefferson was also a big player in stopping the transatlantic slave trade, trying to reduce the slavery in America from growing.

Max

I joined you on Patreon after watching this video on YouTube. The reason I joined, is your impartiality and objective analysis, a scare commodity in today's world.