Thomas Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia, is one of the earliest attempts to define an American. This term only going into existence during Jefferson's time. The Articles of Confederation coining the term in Jefferson's lifetime. Going over the physical and fiscal policies of Virginia at the time. The Virginian Constitution was one of the many sources that Thomas Jefferson used to assist in the drafting of the declaration of independence. Is Justice the same to everybody and is punishment just?
Jefferson was a man who put an emphasis on Administration of justice and punishment. There are specific results of may crimes listed in the “Notes on the State of Virginia” Crimes separated into three categories. Punishment extends to live, Punishment goes to limb, and Punishable by Labor. These were the punishments that were given out in the past for specific crimes such as murder, treason, and theft. And still in American Society and most other societies Death and Labor are still viable punishments. Thomas Jefferson, one of the geniuses of his time, a person that helped draft the Declaration of Independence a piece of paper essentially declaring war would focus heavily on the law and the punishment of murder. The Punishment for High treason is death, and yet going to war with Britain is seen as a land mark achievement. The one that is victorious in the situation of war is the one that is just because they are the victor. Jefferson's Notes on Virginia raise several questions about the law. And can you really have a complete and Just government if it is founded on rebellion.
Jefferson, Thomas. Notes on the State of Virginia .
(I Honestly couldn't find a Scholarly Journal on Academic search Premier on this subject.)
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