What was Frederick Douglass known for?

Answer 1

Frederick Douglass was known for his life story, called The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, that I had to read for school. He tells about his masters and about the treatment of his fellow slaves. Frederick addressed this narrative to southerners in the 1800s to demonstrate the treatment of the slaves. After Douglass published his book, many believed him and agreed with him. Some became abolitionists. He also helped on the Underground railroad and helped to fight for women's rights. He thought that everyone was created equally and that nothing could change that.

Answer 2

Before the US Civil War, Frederick Douglass (c.1818-1895) was a prominent member of the abolitionist movement of the North. An escaped slave, he conferred with President Abraham Lincoln and others about the future of emancipated slaves in the South. He also championed women's right, and in 1872 was the first African-American nominee for Vice President, in the Equal Rights Party under female presidential nominee Victoria Woodhull.

Answer 3

Frederick Douglass was known for his life story, called The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, that I had to read for school. He tells about his masters and about the treatment of his fellow slaves. Frederick addressed this narrative to southerners in the 1800s to demonstrate the treatment of the slaves. After Douglass published his book, many believed him and agreed with him. Some became abolitionists. He also helped on the Underground railroad and helped to fight for women's rights. He thought that everyone was created equally and that nothing could change that.

Answer 4

Frederick Douglass is known for several things. First, he was a former slave who went on to become a famous abolitionist. He also met with President Lincoln, and helped start the North Star newspaper.

Answer 5

He published "The life of Frederick Douglass" and liked helping the Underground Railroad and fighting for women's rights. He believed that everyone was created equally and that nobody or anything could change that.

Answer 6

Frederick Douglass was the first afro-american to run as vice president in 1872 on the Equal Rights Party ticket.

He was a former slave and truly believes in equity.

Answer 7

Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist (person against slavery) , journalist, writer, and editor. You can find a lot of answers if you type 'Frederick Douglass' in a search engine.