Olaudah Equiano was a former slave in who had a significant impact on British society. One of the accomplishments he most recognized for is his book, titled "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano." This autobiography, published in 1789, discussed his personal experiences as a slave.
This book opened up many peoples eyes to the cruelty of slavery, specifically the Transatlantic slave trade that was occurring during the late 18th century. His book helped make the case for the ending of this slave trade. Ultimately, Britain passes the Slave Trade Act of 1807, ending the African slave trade.
For the answer to the question above, this refers to Three-Fifth Compromise where the South used the number of slaves in its territories to increase its representation. It gave the South more power by using the slave population to its advantage. This would threaten the balance of power, particularly to the Northern States.
Below are the choices for the above question, and the answer is letter A.
A) It made additional food sources available.
B) It allowed for smaller body size.
C) It was the first stage in the development of a bony skull.
<span>D) It increased the surface area for respiration and feeding</span>