You can print out this page and complete the exercises.

1. Some Questions

How is the language used different from the way we write or talk today?

Richard Pierpoint was more than 75 years old in 1821, but he still wanted to go back to his home in Bondu. What does this tell us about the way he felt about his home?

Did Pierpoint have an easy life, why or why not?

What were some of the problems both African and non-African settlers faced? What were some special problems the African settlers had to deal with?

Using the information you have gained from the story and documents, complete the following activity.

2. Events/Dates List and Map

Match up the event with the correct date.

Born in Bondu, Senegal...................1760

Dies in Garafraxa at age 94 (other settlers move on to

Priceville and Collingwood).............1780

Fights in the War of 1812.................1744

Captured and sold as a slave.........1812

Settles in Garafraxa ..........................1838

Enlists as a soldier with the British army and wins

his freedom.........................................1822