Frederick Douglass: “I won’t!” said Henry, in a firm tone, indicating his readiness to meet…”

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I won’t!” said Henry, in a firm tone, indicating his readiness to meet the consequences of his refusal.

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Frederick Douglass

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Henry's defiance in the face of authority highlights the struggle for autonomy among enslaved individuals.

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