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James forten
James Forten was born on September 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
James forten
At the age of 10, he witnesses the American Revolution which helped him with his views on freedom. -
James Forten
Forten was 15 at the time and joins the Revolution War as a sailor on a privateer ship which was the The Royal Louis. -
James Forten
After getting captured by the British, they sent James to prison on a ship which was the jersey, for several months before being released. -
James Forten
After getting released and heading back to Philadelphia, he begins to work as a sailmaker, eventually becoming a successful businessman and a owner of a sailmaking company. -
James Forten
James Forten gets involved in the abolishment movement, advocating for the end of slavery and the rights of African Americans. -
James Forten
He helps to Astablish the African people of Philadelphia which improved the social and econamic condtion of the Africans. -
James forten
He becomes a member of the pennsylvania qvolition Society and continues to fight for civil rights -
James Forten
James Forten dies on march 4 in Philadelphia, leaving behind a legacy of leadership.