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Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.8
How does the purpose of slave narratives like those by Frederick Douglass impact their historical use?
They might focus on individual experiences over systemic issues .
They might downplay hardships to avoid inciting violence .
They might exaggerate conditions to gain personal fame .
They might highlight atrocities to rally support for abolitionism .
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