Frederick Douglass Obstacles
Frederick Douglass was an African American man who made a huge impact towards the abolitionist movement. Douglass grew up in Talbot County, Maryland. Douglass never knew his age or the identity of his father. Douglass’s father was thought to be his master, Captain Anthony. The uncertainty of major things in life such as his age and father drove Douglass to thirst for knowledge and stability.These two things paired together led him to live the life that he pursued. “Douglass became an influential abolitionist himself which eventually led to his writing the story of his life under slavery.” (Masterplots, Fourth Edition). Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass successfully highlights the importance of a strong education,
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Douglass worked in many different areas and trades to make a living for himself. In the very beginning, “Douglass disguised himself as a free black sailor a creditable ruse given the nautical knowledge he gained from working on the waterfront.” (Frederick Douglass, History.com). Douglass became extremely trusted working as a sailor on the waterfront. Douglass proved himself to have an outstanding work-ethic and ability to make educated decisions on his own with little assistance. . Douglass was doing extremely well as a free man. “Douglass proved himself a talented caulker, he thrived at work and became an apprentice to a ship builder until anti-black sentiment drove him from the job.” (Frederick Douglass, Biography.com). Although, Douglass was living as a free man he still had to fight racism and many people working against his liberty and success. “Douglass found other work soon and was trusted to find his own contracts and make his own money.” (Frederick Douglass, Biography.com). On his own Douglass prospered. Douglass was married in 1938 and had children who were all born free. “By 1841 Douglass had been hired as a field lecturer for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery society, and he was well on his way to becoming one of the most powerful orators of the nineteenth century.” (Fourth of July
Douglass worked in many different areas and trades to make a living for himself. In the very beginning, “Douglass disguised himself as a free black sailor a creditable ruse given the nautical knowledge he gained from working on the waterfront.” (Frederick Douglass, History.com). Douglass became extremely trusted working as a sailor on the waterfront. Douglass proved himself to have an outstanding work-ethic and ability to make educated decisions on his own with little assistance. . Douglass was doing extremely well as a free man. “Douglass proved himself a talented caulker, he thrived at work and became an apprentice to a ship builder until anti-black sentiment drove him from the job.” (Frederick Douglass, Biography.com). Although, Douglass was living as a free man he still had to fight racism and many people working against his liberty and success. “Douglass found other work soon and was trusted to find his own contracts and make his own money.” (Frederick Douglass, Biography.com). On his own Douglass prospered. Douglass was married in 1938 and had children who were all born free. “By 1841 Douglass had been hired as a field lecturer for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery society, and he was well on his way to becoming one of the most powerful orators of the nineteenth century.” (Fourth of July