experiences in slavery
Treatment
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When was Juan Francisco Born?
He was born in Havana Cuba
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How did his 1st Mistress treat him?

he was treated as a performing pet by his first mistress. , “I was like my mistress’s lap-dog since I had to follow her where ever she went…” 

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How old was he when he escaped slavery?
40 years old
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Where his parent's slaves?
Yes, both his parents were slaves.
200
What year was he Born?
1797
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What year did he escape slavery? 
1836
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What year did he die?
1854
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Did his 1st mistress have any skills?
Yes she was a writer and a poet
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What skills did he acquire during slavery?
Reading, writing, composing poetr
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Whats the name of his autobiography? 
'The autobiography of a slave'
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Was Juan allowed to have friends?

Manzano was not allowed to play with other black children. He was treated like a white child and only allowed white friends

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How many mistresses did he have?
Two different mistresses
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Where and how did he flee slavery?

He fle to Havana on a stolen mount.

400

Why did Juan want to write an autobiography? 

He wanted to express his emotions during slavery, informing people what life as a slave is like.
500
What did he do with the skills he acquired?
He used his skills as a ticket to freedom
500
What did his second mistress do to help him escape slavery?

she would invite authors and poets into her home for evening entertainment which in fact lead him to attain his skills. 

500

How did the slave experience of Juan Francisco Manzano in Cuba differ from that of slaves in the Americas? 

Juan Francisco was treated as more 'human' in Cuban slavery as he was able to eat with his mistress.
500
When did he publish the first verse of his autobiography?

He published his first verses, Poesías líricas, in 1821.

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