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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an influential writer who had escaped slavery and became an influential spokesman for the Abolitionist movement in pre-Civil War America. His many interests included women's rights, civil rights, and education. His many books and orations are landmarks in the political arena.
699 Questions
What is the purpose of the sloop Captain Auld commands in the story Frederick DOuglass'?
it is to tell them what to do.
Why was it particularly difficult to be slaves in charge of Colonel Lloyd's horses?
In "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" Colonel Lloyd is a cruel and demanding master toward his slaves. He will have Old Barney or Young Barney whipped for problems with his horses, regardless of whether either slave is at fault for the problem.
Why did Frederick Douglass become so important during the US Civil war?
Frederick Douglas, a former slave who had "escaped" his captivity became in the antebelum days an important scholar and commentator on the events in the United States. Many important people consulted him and his opinions were well respected. He was a frind of Lincoln's as example. He was also a good writer.
With all that said, Douglas had no real impact on the US Civil War. With all respect, the events prior to, during and after the war had no tangible affects other than being important to his friends and critics.
What question would ask when people meet Frederick Douglass?
Was he scared to run from the South and abandon his slavery life? They could have easily hunted him down and took him back but Douglas ran away anyway.
What is the birth name of Frederick Nolting?
Frederick Nolting's birth name is Frederick Ernest Nolting.
What is the birth name of Frederick Burtwell?
Frederick Burtwell's birth name is Augustus Frederick Burtwell.
Douglass is using the technique of repetition.
Why didnt Douglass know the mother who had given birth to him?
Douglass did not know who his mother was because be no one told him and he was given up at birth. Douglass lived in Africa.
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It was very risky for a slave to speak with Colonel Lloyd, the plantation's slave owner because speaking to the slave master can lead to the slave's death or severe punishment.
What strategy does Douglass use to convince people of the need for change?
the strategies of th Frederick Douglass is dramatic life.
Show a list of the black codes?
It restricted their economic rights, they couldn't vote, they couldn't hold office, they couldn't serve on a jury nor could they receive a public education.
