In an essay of two to three pages, compare and contrast the narratives of Equiano and Venture Smith.
The goal with this essay is to analyze two different stories to come to a better understanding of the way in which Africans became slaves. Pay attention to when the accounts were published, the focus of each story, locations, the experiences that each man went through, etc.
Ultimately, what conclusion(s) can you reach about the experience that Africans went through on their way to becoming a slave in the Americas?
Keep in mind that there is no reason to conduct outside research for this assignment. Everything you need is in the readings, so base your essays on those two items.