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Fredrick Douglass: Abolitionist Movement
For my American history essay, I will write about Fredrick Douglass. My main purpose to write about Fredrick Douglass is to learn more about the abolitionist movement. I want to learn what laws were implemented against teaching slaves in the 19th century. I also want to learn more about Fredrick Douglas life and how he was able to free himself from slavery.
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