Slavery In Thomas Jefferson's Views

Jefferson is fearful of the emancipation of slaves because he believes that the slaves would destroy the self-control of the white master class. As Jefferson pointed out, “the whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise…”, and the presence of slavery may destroy public and private morality in a republican society. Jefferson’s views on slavery and blacks are complex. He considers blacks were naturally inferior to other races. Although he knew that slavery is against the principles of the Declaration of Independence included strong language opposing the slave trade, he still considers that slaves “must be removed from the United States” once they are freed.
I believe that Jefferson was “in touch” with the attitudes of his