Question

What was anthony johnson famous for? explain in your own words

Answer 1

Answer: Anthony Johnson ( c. 1600 – 1670) was a black Angolan known for achieving wealth in the early 17th-century Colony of Virginia.

Explanation: He was one of the first African Americans whose right to own a slave for life was recognized by the Virginia courts.

Answer 2

In the early 17th century Virginia Colony, Anthony Johnson, a black Angolan, became well-known for his wealth. The Virginia courts initially acknowledged his right to own a slave for life, making him one of the first African Americans to do so.
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