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Because she was the first black ever in history to write a book and have it published. The reason she met George Washington was because once she had been given her freedom she wrote an antislavery letter to him wich was not approved until the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
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Who was Nathaniel Wheatley?
Nathaniel Wheatley was like a brother to Phillis Wheatley. He taught her how to read,write,and speak English. He helped Phillis Wheatley become a famous African American poetess. He taught her Greek,and Latin.He is the son to John and Susanna Wheatley
Who is phillis wheatley's family member?
Phylis Wheatley did not have a family she was bought by the Wheatley family
What was Phillis Wheatley's favorite color?
Phillis Wheatley's favorite color was purple.
How did phillis wheatley get her name?
the slave ship she went on was called phillis
What side did phillis wheatley support?
patriot
What famous poet wrote liberty and peace?
Phillis Wheatley
Was phillis wheatley patriotic?
Yes, Phillis Wheatley was a patriot.
When did Phillis Wheatley have her kids?
MaryElizaGeorgethese were Phillis Wheatley's children
Who was a former slave and became a poet at an early age?
Phillis Wheatley
Former slave who became a poet at an early age?
Phillis Wheatley
What experiences influenced phillis wheatley's shaped character?
When she became a poet.
Who was Nathaniel Wheatley?
Nathaniel Wheatley was like a brother to Phillis Wheatley. He taught her how to read,write,and speak English. He helped Phillis Wheatley become a famous African American poetess. He taught her Greek,and Latin.He is the son to John and Susanna Wheatley
Is phillis wheatley related to john wheatley?
No. John Wheatley bought phillis at a slave auction
What famous people alive with Thomas Jefferson in the 1700s?
Phillis Wheatley
Who taught Phillis Wheatley to read?
Mary wheatley tought phillis how to read.( Mary is phillis's daughter.)
Is phillis wheatley's husband still alive.?
Phillis Wheatley's husband is dead
Was John Wheatley the master of Phillis Wheatley?
Phillis Wheatley was a slave to Susannah and John Wheatley. John Wheatley bought her at a slave sale on the Boston wharf.
