Why would Sewall's "The Selling of Joseph" have been controversial for his time? It was the first anti-slavery piece of literature. It was the first anti-indentured servant piece of literature. It was the first piece of literature to support the rights of women. It was the first piece of literature to support the rights of free African Americans.

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Kaydence

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16 October, 12:57

Why would Sewall's "The Selling of Joseph" have been controversial for his time? It was the first anti-slavery piece of literature. It was the first anti-indentured servant piece of literature. It was the first piece of literature to support the rights of women. It was the first piece of literature to support the rights of free African Americans.

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Cierra Norris · Answer 1

The answer is that 'it was the first anti-slavery piece of literature', and at the time, slavery was still very present. So it was bound to be very controversial for its time.