The slave trade became more dangerous over time and was finally shut down when slaves started dying.

The slave trade ended without government involvement, as traders began to realize how immoral it was.

The slave trade was a horrible practice that, during its time, many people had conflicting opinions about.

The slave trade was a horrible practice that hurt everyone involved, including slaves, traders, and observers.

“Among these beliefs were pacifism (opposition to violence in all situations) and support of the idea of the spiritual equality of men and women.” (Paragraph 2)

“A book of her poems was published in London, England, in 1773. One was dedicated to an influential English nobleman” (Paragraph 6)

“The more slaves, the more produce to employ the carrying trade; The more consumption also” (Paragraph 11)

“two of my wearied countrymen who were chained together (I was near them at the time), preferring death to such a life of misery” (Paragraph 13)

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It highlights Wheatley’s love for her family.

It suggests that Wheatley was physically hurt.

It reveals that Wheatley forgot about her family.

It emphasizes how emotionally painful it was for Wheatley.

The author compares slavery in a different parts of the world.

The author highlights the accomplishments of African in America.

The author describes different people and their accounts of the slave trade.

The author describes the steps of her Africans were brought to the Americas.

They provide undeniable facts and statistics about the slave trade.

They help readers better understand different people's experiences.

They show how the effects of the slave trade continue to be felt today.

They show how some people's perspectives are more reliable than others.