One of the most controversial figures in American History is Sally Hemings. Who is Sally Hemings? Discuss her ancestry and family lineage. What was her relationship with Thomas Jefferson? What was her life like in France and why did she return back to United States when she could remain free in Europe? Once she returned to the United States, what happen? Was local Virginians or anyone else aware of this “relationship” between Sally and Thomas Jefferson? How did this truth emerge? Explain. Finally, why do you think that historians in the past and present refuse to discuss this controversial issue? Explain.
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