Write an essay answering all parts of the question. This essay should be at least 10 pages long of content (excluding cover page and bibliography page), double-spaced with a 12-point font. This essay will be evaluated on historical significance and examples to support the essay question. You must use additional resources besides your textbook to fully complete this essay. Please do not use ALL internet sources to complete this assignment. LIMIT THE USE OF INTERNET SOURCES FOR THIS PAPER. YOU MUST USE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES TO COMPLETE THIS ESSAY.
One of the most controversial figures in American History is Sally Hemings. Who is Sally Hemings? Discuss her ancestry and family lineage. What was her relationship with Thomas Jefferson? What was her life like in France and why did she return back to United States when she could remain free in Europe? Once she returned to the United States, what happen? Was local Virginians or anyone else aware of this "relationship" between Sally and Thomas Jefferson? How did this truth emerge? Explain. Finally, why do you think that historians in the past and present refuse to discuss this controversial issue? Explain.
FORMAT OF ESSAY:
I. INTRODUCTION (WITH THESIS STATEMENT)
II. FIRST THEME
III. SECOND THEME
IV. THIRD THEME
V. CONCLUSION
A BIBLIOGRAPHY AND WORKS CITED PAGE IS NEEDED WITH THIS PAPER AS WELL. REMEMBER TO USE FOOTNOTES OR ENDNOTES TO REFER TO ADDITIONAL SOURCES USED IN PAPER.