Jefferson's Neighbors and Their Secrets

The transcript discusses how Thomas Jefferson's neighbors in Charlottesville were aware of certain open secrets about him, which were often mentioned in personal letters and diaries. While prominent figures like James Madison and James Monroe avoided referencing these topics in their correspondence, Jefferson's close friend, John Hartwell, documented them in his personal diary. The family, however, refrained from writing about these matters.

What was the nature of the secrets discussed by Jefferson's neighbors?

• They were published in newspapers.

• They were only known to Jefferson's family.

• They were openly discussed in public forums.

• They were an open secret, discussed in letters.

Which prominent figures avoided mentioning these secrets in their letters?

• Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

• James Madison and James Monroe

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

How did the neighbors in Charlottesville communicate about the secrets?

• Via newspaper articles

• In their letters

• Through public speeches

• Through secret meetings

Who among Jefferson's friends documented the secrets in a personal diary?

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Hartwell

What was the family's stance on writing about these secrets?

• They published them in books.

• They avoided writing about them.

• They frequently wrote about them.

• They discussed them in public.