“In general, their existence appears to participate more of sensation than reflection . . . Comparing them by their faculties of memory, reason, and imagination, it appears to me, that in memory they are equal to the whit*s; in reason much inferior, as I think one could scarcely be found capable of … comprehending the investigations of Euclid*; and that in imagination they are dull” (*he means they’re too du**b for math)

1.What group of people in the U.S. is Jefferson talking about?

2.Does it appear here that Jefferson believes “all men are created equal”? How do you know?

3.Does this quote represent the Enlightenment, or the dark side? Why do you think that? (2 sentences)