Thomas Jefferson's opinions on the purpose of government and the trade of enslaved people are revealed through the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson, as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, revealed through the document his opinion on the purpose of government by emphasizing natural rights and the role of government in protecting those rights. Jefferson's views on the trade of enslaved people were also evident as he acknowledged the contradiction of owning slaves while advocating for equality and liberty.
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