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In the Original Draft of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas

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In the original draft of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson (despite owning slaves) indicted King George III for engaging in and perpetuating slavery, particularly in terms of "violating the most sacred rights of life and liberty." Discuss the purpose of including this indictment of the British slave trade. Also discuss why this section was omitted from the final document.

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