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Where was Phillis Wheatley bought after she was transported to North America?

  • Boston

  • New York

  • Philadelphia

  • Charleston

Answer

Boston became Phillis Wheatley's new home after her forced arrival in North America as part of the Atlantic slave trade. There, she was purchased by the Wheatley family who recognized her intellectual gifts and provided her with education, allowing her to become one of the most remarkable poets of her time and the first published African American poet.
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