Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Where was Sally Hemings a Slave at ?
- A.
The white house
- B.
Monticello
- C.
France
- D.
University of Virginia
Correct Answer
B. MonticelloExplanation
Sally Hemings was a slave at Monticello. Monticello was the plantation owned by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. Sally Hemings was an enslaved woman who was also the half-sister of Thomas Jefferson's wife, Martha. She lived and worked at Monticello, where she had a long-term relationship with Thomas Jefferson and bore several of his children. This relationship and her status as a slave have been the subject of much historical debate and controversy.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Sally Hemings was a full african american
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because Sally Hemings was not a full African American. She was actually of mixed race, being the daughter of an enslaved African woman and a white father. This is well-documented in historical records and supported by DNA evidence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many of Sally Hemings children were claimed to beThomas Jeffersons?
- A.
All of them (6)
- B.
3
- C.
None
Correct Answer
A. All of them (6)Explanation
All of Sally Hemings' children were claimed to be Thomas Jefferson's. This claim is based on historical evidence and documentation that suggests a long-standing relationship between Jefferson and Hemings, who was one of his slaves. DNA testing in 1998 also supported the claim, confirming that Jefferson was the father of at least one of Hemings' children. Therefore, it can be concluded that all six of Hemings' children were claimed to be Thomas Jefferson's.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What year did Thomas Jefferson die?
- A.
1822
- B.
1852
- C.
1826
- D.
1836
Correct Answer
C. 1826Explanation
Thomas Jefferson died in the year 1826.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Where did Sally hemings Travel to with Thomas Jefferson?
- A.
Connecticut
- B.
France
- C.
England
- D.
Virginia
Correct Answer
B. FranceExplanation
Sally Hemings traveled to France with Thomas Jefferson. This is known because historical records indicate that Sally Hemings accompanied Thomas Jefferson to France when he served as the United States Minister to France from 1785 to 1789.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Did Thomas Jefferson ever free Sally Hemings?
- A.
No
- B.
Yes
Correct Answer
A. NoExplanation
Thomas Jefferson did not free Sally Hemings. Sally Hemings was a woman who was enslaved by Jefferson and had a long-term relationship with him. While there is evidence to suggest that Jefferson may have had children with Hemings, there is no record of him ever freeing her. Jefferson owned Hemings and her children until his death, and they were eventually inherited by his daughter, Martha Jefferson Randolph.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What year did Eston Hemings change his name to Eston Hemings Jefferson?
- A.
1851
- B.
1826
- C.
1808
- D.
1852
Correct Answer
D. 1852Explanation
Eston Hemings changed his name to Eston Hemings Jefferson in 1852. This suggests that prior to 1852, he did not have the last name "Jefferson" and chose to adopt it at that time.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where did Sally Hemings children go onto live when they became adults?
- A.
In a Black society up North
- B.
In a plantation
- C.
A white Society
Correct Answer
C. A white SocietyExplanation
Sally Hemings' children went on to live in a white society when they became adults. This suggests that they were able to assimilate into the predominantly white society, possibly due to their mixed-race heritage. It also implies that they may have had opportunities and privileges that were not afforded to Black individuals living in the same time period.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who allowed Sally Hemings to Leave Monticello?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
Martha Jefferson
- C.
No one
Correct Answer
B. Martha JeffersonExplanation
Martha Jefferson allowed Sally Hemings to leave Monticello.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who Proved that Thomas Jeffersons Y chromosome Fathered Eston Hemings?:
- A.
Steven Hawkings
- B.
Dr. Eugene Foster
- C.
Dr. Phil
- D.
Dr. Ben Arfa
Correct Answer
B. Dr. Eugene FosterExplanation
Dr. Eugene Foster proved that Thomas Jefferson's Y chromosome fathered Eston Hemings.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What year did that doctor find that discovery?
- A.
1998
- B.
1992
- C.
1986
- D.
1990
Correct Answer
A. 1998Explanation
In the given question, the correct answer is 1998. This means that the doctor found the discovery in the year 1998.Rate this question:
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