1. The Underestimated African OlaudahEquiano Shay Forbes 4A

2. OlaudahEquiano

3. 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 Early Life

4. The Interesting Narrative of OlaudahEquiano, or GustavusVassa, The African Writings

5. 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 Place in the Enlightenment

6. Went to school with whites in 1750’s in London. Most Interesting Fact