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Thomas JeffersonNotes on the State of Virginia
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1785A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
Identify three ways in which Jefferson proposes to use scientific knowledge or technology to improve the life of Virginians. Write a paragraph discussing them.
2.
What does Jefferson observe about the change of climate in Virginia? Does he ascribe a cause to it?
3.
How does Jefferson propose to reform the instruction at the College of William and Mary? From this, what conclusions can you draw about Jefferson’s educational philosophy?
