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Describe The Differences Between Equiano And Phillis Wheatley
I have learned how Equiano and Phillis Wheatley were, that they were slaves for most of their lives and that they were treated horribly. I learned about the diversity of religion and how religion changed. Another thing I learned about diversity was that a new nation was a diverse nation. If they were black and slaves which was most blacks, then they were treated horrible. I don’t think that slavery should have ever happed, just because the color of their skin is different doesn’t make them different. I also do not think that you should have been punished for your religion. I believe in God I am a Christian and I’m not afraid to say that, if I did back then though it could have got me killed. Now in 2016 you still get judged for having your
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