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Frederick Douglass

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21 August 2022
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When and Where was Frederick Douglass born?
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Easton, Maryland in 1818
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How did Frederick Douglass learn to read?
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His slave owner's wife, Sophia Auld, taught him until her husband found out and put a stop to it. After that, Frederick had to find ways to learn on his own.
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How did Frederick Douglass escape from slavery?
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He dressed as a sailor and boarded a train headed north to New York, a free state.
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What group did Frederick Douglass join?
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He joined the Anti-Slavery Society.
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What were some of the jobs Frederick Douglass had as an adult?
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He was an abolitionist. He delivered speeches. He was a writer. He was a publisher.
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What was the name of the newspaper Frederick Douglass published?
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The North Star
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What famous 'suffragist' (person who fought for women's rights) did Frederick Douglass help?
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Susan B. Anthony
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Which president did Frederick Douglass meet with to talk about abolishing slavery?
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Abraham Lincoln
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How were slaves secretly moved to freedom?
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Through the 'Underground Railroad'
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What type of 'conductor' was Frederick Douglass?
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He was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. He provided food and shelter for slaves as they made their journey to freedom.
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What does prejudice mean?
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It means to form a strong feeling about someone without knowing all of the facts
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How did Frederick Douglass show determination and diligence?
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He worked very hard to end slavery. He freed himself and helped others to become free even though it was dangerous and illegal.
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Why did Frederick Douglass visit Seneca Falls, New York?
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He attended the women's rights convention held there.
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Why did Frederick Douglass visit Great Britain?
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He attended the anti-slavery meetings held in England.
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What important life event happened to Frederick Douglass when he was in Great Britain?
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A group of people raised the money needed to buy Frederick's freedom from his owner, Thomas Auld. ($711.66)