After escaping slavery in the South, what was the primary reason why Henry “Box” Brown moved to England?
a. He wanted to speak to Queen Victoria about his bondage.
b. He wanted to do lectures in Europe.
c. He hoped to locate his wife, an ex-slave, too.
d. He had family there.
e. He feared being recaptured.
Ans: e. He feared being recaptured.
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