answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 16y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 13y ago

He wrote a poem to George Washington praising him and the cause of freedom

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 15y ago

* she became famous by 1789

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 11y ago

she was the first african american poet

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: When Phillis Wheatley became famous?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp