SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
RISE OF THE SLAVE TRADE BLACK HISTORY IN COLONIAL AMERICA
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William Wilberforce
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Granville Sharp
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Olaudah Equiano
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Thomas Clarkson
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Detailed explanation-1: –died March 31, 1797, London, England), abolitionist and writer whose autobiography, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano; or, Gustavus Vassa, the African, Written by Himself (1789), became the first internationally popular slave narrative.
Detailed explanation-2: -In this harrowing description of the Middle Passage, Olaudah Equiano described the terror of the transatlantic slave trade. Equiano eventually purchased his freedom and lived in London where he advocated for abolition.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Alongside his book, Equiano was involved in other anti-slavery campaigns. He was a founding member of the Sons of Africa, an abolitionist group formed by Africans in Britain.
Detailed explanation-5: -Equiano settled in London, where in the 1780s he became involved in the abolitionist movement.