Phillis Wheatley's Impact On The World

Did you know that when Phillis Wheatley was 7 years old she was captured and brought to America to be a slave? Phillis Wheatley was born May 8th, 1753 in Gambia, Africa, she died December 12th, 1784 in Boston Massachusetts. In this biography you will learn about Phillis Wheatley’s life and the impact she left.

In this paragraph you will learn a little bit about Phillis Wheatley’s family and childhood. When She was only seven when she was taken from her home Africa. The Wheatley's treated her more like family than a slave. When she was 14 her first poem was published.

Phillis Wheatley had a major impact on the world and influenced others. She became famous through her poetry. She gave people hope for free world. Her book of poems called “poems on various subjects”
She learned Latin and Greek quickly at a young age. “Sometimes the dreams that come true are dreams that you never knew you had”. Her book is a landmark in American history.

By writing a biography of Phillis Wheatley I was able to learn more about her role in American history. After reading this I learned a lot about Phillis Wheatley and her impact and I hope you did