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Too bad Thomas Jefferson didn't own his own Nat Turner.
Imagine if Jefferson's Turner (and his fellow slaves) murdered Thomas
Jefferson -- possibly denying Jefferson the opportunity to sleep with
Sally Hemmings - then we'd have to debate some other topic on the
Virginia History Listserve.
Anyone have a time machine?
Tony Lister wrote:
> Anne;
>
> Herein lies the rub:
>
> You stated: "Better to present the resources and let the student develop
> their own conclusion than to drive the conclusion to a "proper" outcome."
>
> Your Nat Turner Page: "Nat Turner was very intelligent and learned to read
> and write easily. In spite of this, the three people who owned him never
> thought to use his intelligence or to give him the freedom to use this gift.
>
> Nat Turner became very religious and spiritual. He spent his time, even while
> working, in prayer. He preached at the Negro churches throughout
> Southampton County. He reported that God spoke to him in visions. Many
> people, black and white, believed that Nat Turner was a prophet."
>
> Your R.E. Lee Page: "Robert E. Lee grew up in Virginia. He went to West
> Point and became a soldier."
>
> Your Thomas Jonathan Jackson Page: "Stonewall Jackson was born in
> Clarksburg, Virginia which is now in West Virginia. He went to West Point and
> became a soldier. He was a good soldier and won many victories."
>
> I find one page based on conjecture and the two other omitting proven facts.
> If a student reviews your page he/she can only come to the conclusion that
> Mr. Turner was hero fighting for truth and justice. They will never know that
> R. E. Lee was a brilliant Engineer who assisted in the design and construction
> of Fort Monroe that he was a hero in the Mexican American War, and was the
> Superintendent of West Point. They will never know that General Jackson was
> considered by his peers and subordinates to be one of the most tactically
> proficient generals West Point ever produced and that his battle plans and
> decisions are still being taught today.
>
> It is your website and as such I have no right to moan, fuss or complain. I do
> hope however, that if it is to be used to teach our youth there is some
> balance added.
>
> Very Respectfully,
>
> Tony
>
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