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One Slave’s Experience

Life of Gustavus Vassa

1. What was Equiano’s reaction to his capture? How was he and the other slaves treated during the voyage to the West Indies?




2. What were the circumstances in which Equiano was sold?




3. What were some of the abuses suffered by slaves in the West Indies?




4. In what parts of the world does slavery still exist? What is being done to combat it? Visit http://www.iabolish.org/index.htm for more information.