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Phylis Wheatly & Betsy Ross!. Phylis wheatley. Phylis Wheatley was born in Africa on Dec.5,1753. Her overcoming troubles was that she was sold to slavery. She was famous because she was a famous black poet. She learned English really quick. Published her first poem at age 17!
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Phylis wheatley • Phylis Wheatley was born in Africa on Dec.5,1753. • Her overcoming troubles was that she was sold to slavery.
She was famous because she was a famous black poet. • She learned English really quick. • Published her first poem at age 17! • John Peters was her 1 husband that we know of! • It’s sad that she died at the age 31.
Betsy Ross • Betsy Ross was born in Philadelphia on New years day 1752! • Her parents were Samuel & Rebecca Grimson. • Her husband was John Ross & she got married 3 times & 7 children
She went to Quaker public school. • Famous for making the U.S.A flag . • Was the 18 child in her family. • This was Betsy home when she was child.
