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Amanda

A woman from Washington's early life, possibly a family member.

minor

First appearance: i a slave among slaves

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GSGeneral Samuel…BTBooker T. Wash…MOMiss Olivia A.…JSJohn S. LincolnGBGovernor BullockAMAmanda

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SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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