Frederick Douglass An Abolitionist
Oscar Ramos
Mrs. Nuñez/P5
3/30/17
Abolitionists Research Project
Visualize the torment being separated from your family at birth and being forced to work untill your back breaks. This is what many slaves had to endure while captive. During this time, many people thought that slavery was fine. Despite this, there were a select brave few who would fight for the rights of slaves. These people were known as abolitionists, and they changed the world for the better. In summary, there were many people who fought for the rights of slavesf One person who helped the abolitionist movement was Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass was born into a slave family on February 18. Although he did not know the exact date he was born, he decided to celebrate
it on the 14. He was born in Talbot County, Maryland to his mother Harriet Bailey, and his father is alleged to be his master. Douglass's mother died when he was ten, and he received no real education. The little education he received was from from his slave master's wife, who would teach him to read and write in secret. He later went on to influence many abolitionist, and he even advised the president Frederick knew that if he wanted to help his fellow slaves, he would have to escape. His first two attempts ended in defeat, but he was determined nonetheless. Like the saying says, the third time's the charm. On his third attempt he had help from his future lover, Anna Murray, a free black woman from baltimore. Murray covertly provided Frederick with a sailor uniform and identification papers from another black slave. On September third, 1838, Frederick was able to fool his masters into believing that he was a sailor, and boarded a train to New York. Frederick did many things to help the abolitionist cause. His career as an abolitionist started when he was asked to tell his story at abolitionist meetings. The writer of "The Liberator", William Lloyd Garrison heard his amazing rhetoric skills, and included him in his writings. After his story ran, he was invited to give a speech at Massachusetts Anti-Slavery convention. Douglass's speeches didn't always go well, and he was even chased and beaten while participating in lecture tour. Douglass was later convinced to write his own autobiography. Given these facts, Frederick fought hard to end the people of America's nescikence. While most people know about Frederick's fight to stop slavery, there are many things that not much people know about him. One thing that is not well known about Frederick is that his surname was not originally Douglass. Frederick's real name was Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, but he later changed it to Douglass after reading a poem by Sir Walter Scott. Another thing that is not well known about Frederick is that he fought back against his master. At age sixteen, he was sent with a master who had a bad reputation. While receiving a brutal beating, the young Frederick Douglass fought back against his master. After losing the confrontation, his master was too scared to beat him again. In conclusion, Frederick Douglass was a great leader in the abolitionists' fight against slavery. He gave many great speeches, and inspired millions to fight against the slavery norm. He not only fought for the freedom of slaves, but for his black brothers and sisters around the nation. Even with his limited education, he was able to encourage others to take up the torch and fight for their freedom. All in all, Frederick Douglass was a virtuous man who wanted to help people from across the country.
Mrs. Nuñez/P5
3/30/17
Abolitionists Research Project
Visualize the torment being separated from your family at birth and being forced to work untill your back breaks. This is what many slaves had to endure while captive. During this time, many people thought that slavery was fine. Despite this, there were a select brave few who would fight for the rights of slaves. These people were known as abolitionists, and they changed the world for the better. In summary, there were many people who fought for the rights of slavesf One person who helped the abolitionist movement was Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass was born into a slave family on February 18. Although he did not know the exact date he was born, he decided to celebrate
it on the 14. He was born in Talbot County, Maryland to his mother Harriet Bailey, and his father is alleged to be his master. Douglass's mother died when he was ten, and he received no real education. The little education he received was from from his slave master's wife, who would teach him to read and write in secret. He later went on to influence many abolitionist, and he even advised the president Frederick knew that if he wanted to help his fellow slaves, he would have to escape. His first two attempts ended in defeat, but he was determined nonetheless. Like the saying says, the third time's the charm. On his third attempt he had help from his future lover, Anna Murray, a free black woman from baltimore. Murray covertly provided Frederick with a sailor uniform and identification papers from another black slave. On September third, 1838, Frederick was able to fool his masters into believing that he was a sailor, and boarded a train to New York. Frederick did many things to help the abolitionist cause. His career as an abolitionist started when he was asked to tell his story at abolitionist meetings. The writer of "The Liberator", William Lloyd Garrison heard his amazing rhetoric skills, and included him in his writings. After his story ran, he was invited to give a speech at Massachusetts Anti-Slavery convention. Douglass's speeches didn't always go well, and he was even chased and beaten while participating in lecture tour. Douglass was later convinced to write his own autobiography. Given these facts, Frederick fought hard to end the people of America's nescikence. While most people know about Frederick's fight to stop slavery, there are many things that not much people know about him. One thing that is not well known about Frederick is that his surname was not originally Douglass. Frederick's real name was Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, but he later changed it to Douglass after reading a poem by Sir Walter Scott. Another thing that is not well known about Frederick is that he fought back against his master. At age sixteen, he was sent with a master who had a bad reputation. While receiving a brutal beating, the young Frederick Douglass fought back against his master. After losing the confrontation, his master was too scared to beat him again. In conclusion, Frederick Douglass was a great leader in the abolitionists' fight against slavery. He gave many great speeches, and inspired millions to fight against the slavery norm. He not only fought for the freedom of slaves, but for his black brothers and sisters around the nation. Even with his limited education, he was able to encourage others to take up the torch and fight for their freedom. All in all, Frederick Douglass was a virtuous man who wanted to help people from across the country.