Question

match the founder with an example of a contradiction in their life around the concept of freedom.
george washington, general in the continental army
sam adams, politician, signer of the declaration of independence
thomas jefferson, author of the declaration of independence
failed to defend property rights of indigenous people

tried to recapture an enslaved woman who escaped to new hampshire
enslaved his own children

Explanation:

• For "failed to defend property rights of Indigenous people": Sam Adams, as a politician involved in early US governance, had actions/stances that neglected Indigenous property rights while advocating for colonial freedom.
• For "tried to recapture an enslaved woman who escaped to New Hampshire": George Washington, a slaveholder, sought to recapture an enslaved person despite ideals of freedom.
• For "enslaved his own children": Thomas Jefferson, who wrote about liberty, enslaved his children (from relationship with Sally Hemings), creating a freedom contradiction.

Answer:

• failed to defend property rights of Indigenous people → Sam Adams, politician, signer of the Declaration of Independence
• tried to recapture an enslaved woman who escaped to New Hampshire → George Washington, General in the Continental Army
• enslaved his own children → Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence