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Which is a central idea of Gates's Mister Jefferson and the Trials of Phillis Wheatley?

AWheatley's work has been given a higher historical importance than is deserved.
BAfrican American literature has historically been credited as superior to other genres.
CThe treatment of Wheatley and all slaves was deplorable and a stain on the nation's history
DCriticism of Wheatley's work was based more on her race than the content of her work.

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B) African American literature has historically been credited as superior to other genres.

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Answer:   The correct answer is :  D) The criticism of Wheatley's work was based more on his race than on the content of his work.

Explanation:    Jefferson's criticism of Wheatley inspired other Africans to demonstrate African equality. Gates considers Jefferson the "midwife" of African-American literature because Jefferson's criticisms of Wheatley's work brought forth further African literature to dispute his views.

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