Thomas Jefferson was a founding father of the United States — but were his principles outweighed by his participation in a greater injustice? Put this controversial figure on trial and decide for yourself: | TED-Ed

Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd U.S. President, an American Founding Father, and spokesman for democracy, laid the groundwork for America’s founding principles of personal freedom and his vision inspired democratic movements worldwide for nearly 250 years. #ThomasJefferson premieres Monday, February 17. | HISTORY