Beyond his personal success, Equiano's book made a vital contribution to the abolitionist cause. His story refuted many of the racist stereotypes and misconceptions that were prominent at the time as he gave the public an opportunity to see slavery through the eyes of a former slave. (Make sure to write this in your own words! :) )
The festival celebrated in Brazil with several days of parades, music and dance is the (C) Carnival.
The Carnival is celebrated every year, 46 days before Easter. It has its roots in the Roman Catholic Church, where individuals celebrated one last day of merriment, drinking and dancing before the beginning of Lent, a period of abstinence.
to highlight the contradiction between the Declaration of Independence and slavery
