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.