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from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
Fall 2018-Summer 2019
English 5 & 6 Tue/Thur Period 1
Date Due
Nov. 29, 2018
Additional Info
- Choose one of the following:
(A) Imagine that you are an American newspaper publisher in 1789 when Equiano's narrative was released. As an abolitionist who would like to see slavery banned, write an editorial you might have printed in a newspaper of the day,in response to the book.
(B) Prepare and deliver a speech arguing against slavery to present to the 1789 Congress. Use Equiano's narrative to bolster your argument.
You may use additional information from your American History class.