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Which two statements best describe the main reasons that formerly enslaved people wrote narratives?

A. To bring attention to the demeaning and dangerous conditions that enslaved people faced.
B. To bring attention to the plight of slavery that was embedded in founding documents.
C. To counter the idyllic depictions of slavery that often came from slaveholders.
D. To counter the development and growth of the colonial economies.



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Formerly enslaved people wrote narratives to expose the harsh conditions of slavery and counter idealized depictions.


Explanation:

Formerly enslaved people wrote narratives for the following main reasons:

  1. To bring attention to the demeaning and dangerous conditions that enslaved people faced: By sharing their experiences, they aimed to shed light on the harsh realities of slavery.
  2. To counter the idyllic depictions of slavery that often came from slaveholders: They wanted to provide a more accurate portrayal of the brutalities of slavery.

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