Who bought Phillis Wheatley after she was transported to North America?
The Wheatley family of Boston
The Smith family of New York
The Johnson family of Philadelphia
The Williams family of Charleston
Answer
The Wheatley family, a prominent Bostonian family, purchased Phillis Wheatley when she was a young girl after her transport to North America. They recognized her intellectual potential and provided her with an education, nurturing her poetic talents. Wheatley became known as the first published African American poet and gained acclaim for her literary prowess during the late 18th century.
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