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Thomas JeffersonNotes on the State of Virginia
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Essay Topics
Identify three ways in which Jefferson proposes to use scientific knowledge or technology to improve the life of Virginians. Write a paragraph discussing them.
What does Jefferson observe about the change of climate in Virginia? Does he ascribe a cause to it?
How does Jefferson propose to reform the instruction at the College of William and Mary? From this, what conclusions can you draw about Jefferson’s educational philosophy?
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