Which man was once a slave,only to be freed and own slaves himself?
A) William Penn.
B) Anthony Johnson.
C) Olaudah Equiano.
D) Robert Carter.
E) Nathaniel Bacon.

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Anthony Johnson was a black man who was brought to Virginia as a slave in the early 17th century. He was eventually able to purchase his freedom and went on to become a successful tobacco farmer and plantation owner. Johnson is notable for being one of the few black slave owners in colonial America.

Which Man Was Once a Slave,only to Be Freed and Own