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Olaudah EquianoShay Forbes
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Taken on a slave ship to America when 11 years of age
Worked for Robert Pascal; a sea merchant and slave owner
Purchased freedom when 19
The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, The African
Interested in creating a better world.
He thought rationally by persuading others and not just doing it alone.
Showed religious side later on in life.
Wanted Democracy so everyone would have a chance at Personal Freedom
Believed that everyone was capable of using their own intelligences
Went to school with whites in 1750’s in London.
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