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Olaudah Equiano By Socratis Zavitsanos
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Birth
Olaudah Equiano was born in a tribe in present day Nigeria. -
Kidnapped
Olaudah Equiano was kidnapped by invaders and taken onto a ship. When he arrived at his destination he was sold to a man named Pascal. -
Baptisimal Record
Olaudah Equiano receives his baptisimal record. -
Sold Again!
Olaudah Equiano was sold again to a different owner who was a king. He was lucky though because this king was fair with freedom. -
Proclamation Line
The Proclamation Line was passed. The line makes a boundary so no one can go to the mid U.S. area. The citizens could no longer pass it. It was made because of the French and Indian war. Its victory put us in a lot of debt. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act was passed. This act put taxes on every necessary good with stamps on them. -
Tea Act
The tea act put taxes on tea. This was the only thing they left taxes on after the stamp act went away. -
Muster Roll
Olaudah Equiano receives his muster roll. A muster roll is a list of miltary men in a unit. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable acts were pased. These acts banned trade in and out of Boston ports since the people of Boston threw tea overboard in response to the tea act. -
Moving
Olaudah Equiano moved to Turkey. He noticed how Turkey was oppressing Greece and the troubles going on in Israel. -
Congress Adopts Declaration of Independence
The congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Now it is known as a very important document in American history. -
War!
Spain declared war on England. Olaudah Equiano moved to turkey so the battle field wasn't so far away. -
Fleeing Loyalists
100,000 Loyalists fled the U.S. mainly to Nova Scotia up north in Canada. -
Changed Name
Officially Olaudah Equiano now went by the name Vassa. Since he came over to the U.S. his name was changed. -
Autobiography
Olaudah Equiano published his autobiography The Interesting Narrative of The Life of Olaudah Equiano. It became a best seller. -
Distilled Spirits Act
Congress imposed a tax of 20-30 cents a gallon on distilled spirits (whiskey). This act help gain money for the nations debt. -
Marriage
Olaudah Equiano married Susanna Cullen and had 2 daughters. -
Proclamation of Neutrality
In the Proclamation of Neutrality George Washington claimed the U.S. did not have anything to do with the French in their war against Britain. He also threatened anyone who would give assistance to anyone in the war. -
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is formed in New York. -
Death
Olaudah Equiano died naturally in London. He lived a very influential life and contributed in stopping the Middle Passage.
