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Apostrophes: Part 2

Indicate whether the apostrophes in the following boldfaced words have been used correctly.

Sample: In the republican system of government, leaders work to help all of the country's people.

Frederick Douglass is known as one of the greatest speakers in Americas' history.
1. correct
2. incorrect
Frederick’s first teacher was the wife of his owner.
1. correct
2. incorrect
No one knew the exact number of the sailors held captive in the ship’s prison.
1. correct
2. incorrect