FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE
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to explain what the conditions on the slave ship was like
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to show families were separated and may not see each other again
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to show people how life compared to what it was like in Africa
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to show what life was like on the island where they anchored
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Detailed explanation-1: -Beyond his personal success, Equiano’s book made a vital contribution to the abolitionist cause. His story refuted many of the racist stereotypes and misconceptions that were prominent at the time as he gave the public an opportunity to see slavery through the eyes of a former slave.
Detailed explanation-2: -Equiano worked as an explorer and merchant for 20 years, and eventually settled in England, the country where he had converted to Christianity in 1759. With the encouragement of fellow Abolitionists who campaigned against the slave trade, he published these memoirs in 1789.
Detailed explanation-3: -About six or seven months after being abducted, Equiano was brought to the coast, where he first encountered a slave ship and white men.
Detailed explanation-4: -The letters use third-person perspective, which contrasts with the first-person voice that’s used once the memoir begins. This combination of third-person and first-person point of view allows readers to see how others view Equiano, as well as how he views himself.