WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the following quote addressing? “Is it not enough that we are torn from our country and friends to toil for your luxury and lust of gain? Surely this is a new refinement in cruelty ____ “ ____ Olaudah Equiano, 18th century
A
Mercantilism
B
Commercial Revolution
C
Columbian Exchange
D
Middle Passage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At last, when the ship we were in had got in all her cargo, they made ready with many fearful noises, and we were all put under deck, so that we could not see how they managed the vessel. But this disappointment was the least of my sorrow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main idea behind The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is sharing Equiano’s life story. He gives a detailed narrative about his childhood in a small Nigerian village, his kidnapping, his time in slavery, and his experiences after he won his freedom.

Detailed explanation-3: -In conclusion, Equiano’s tone in “The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano” is reflective and passionate, as he seeks to inform and inspire his readers to take action against slavery. He expresses sadness and anger at the injustices he has suffered, but never judgmental.

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