What was one of Phillis Wheatley's contribution?

Answer 1

Phillis Wheatley's lasting contributions are her poetry. She has been listed many times as one of the 100 greatest African-Americans. She was also the first African-American woman known to have published a book, and also make a living from that book.

Answer 2

1. She succeeded in a time where the color of one's skin mattered more than their accomplishments.

2. She was the founder of African American literature.

3. She was the first African American and second woman to publish a book.

4. She proved that black education was not futile.

5. She was a precursor to the abolitionists.

Answer 3

First African American to publish a book

An accomplished African American woman of letters

First African American woman to earn a living from her writing

First woman writer encouraged and financed by a group of woman

Source:

Woman in History. Phillis Wheatley biography. Last updated: 5/3/12. Lakewood Public Library. <http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/whea-phi.htm>.

Answer 4

Phillis Wheatley was an African American, that wrote poetry about independence, and helped to encourage others to fight for freedom.

Answer 5

She was a slave, but the Wheatley couple freed her. She was Mrs. Wheatley's protege. She wrote many poems.