...Compare and contrast how Pontiac and Equiano differed in the ways they address white audiences? Pontiac was an Ottawa Indian leader who became famous for his role in the Pontiac’s Rebellion. He encouraged a plan for the Indians of several different tribes to fight and regain their lost independence (Foner, 2014, p.81). With his guidance, the Indians detained several British forts and slaughtered hundreds of white settlers who imposed onto Indian lands. In one of his speeches, he clearly addressed the Englishman that he and the Native people clearly refused to give up and allow them to take total control over what was left to them by their ancestors. Equiano also known as Gustavus Vassa, was a prominent African involved in the movement towards...
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