How Did Frederick Douglass Impact Society
The Frederick Douglass’ impact of slavery and racism
Even though Frederick Douglass wasn’t behind the end of slavery, he impacted the world by his never ending enthusiasm to be a free man. Despite the fact that he was a slave, he never stopped until he knew how to read and write, even though that is illegal. Douglass abolished slavery and promoted freedom. He went through many things to get where he was, and now his books have impacted many Americans and beyond. Frederick Douglass impacted the citizens of the United States by his autobiographies, his abolishment of slavery, and as a candidate with President Lincoln.
Frederick Douglass’, originally known as Frederick Bailey, mother’s name was Harriet Bailey, but no one really knows who …show more content…
So he let the Union supporters continue their slave practices. But the Proclamation had other benefits to it, because it also allowed blacks to be in the army, enabling the North more soldiers to fill the depleted ranks of the military.
But that’s not all Douglass is known for. When Douglass was 16, his owner whipped him because he was known to be “rebellious”. But the whippings only made Douglass more desperate for freedom. And one day, Douglass did something no slave has done before-he fought back (Elliot, 4). “The battle with Mr. Covey was the turning in my career as a slave.”( Elliot, 6). That definitely made him more popular, and hated, by other slaves. When he fought back against Covey, Covey stepped back and gave Douglass some respect.
And now, Frederick Douglass not only impacted the united states by his autobiographies, abolishment of slavery, and being a candidate with President Lincoln, but also as a rebellious slave and friend of many. He may have had some tough times, but he got through them, and helped end slavery. He urged President Lincoln to let the free black men be in the
Even though Frederick Douglass wasn’t behind the end of slavery, he impacted the world by his never ending enthusiasm to be a free man. Despite the fact that he was a slave, he never stopped until he knew how to read and write, even though that is illegal. Douglass abolished slavery and promoted freedom. He went through many things to get where he was, and now his books have impacted many Americans and beyond. Frederick Douglass impacted the citizens of the United States by his autobiographies, his abolishment of slavery, and as a candidate with President Lincoln.
Frederick Douglass’, originally known as Frederick Bailey, mother’s name was Harriet Bailey, but no one really knows who …show more content…
So he let the Union supporters continue their slave practices. But the Proclamation had other benefits to it, because it also allowed blacks to be in the army, enabling the North more soldiers to fill the depleted ranks of the military.
But that’s not all Douglass is known for. When Douglass was 16, his owner whipped him because he was known to be “rebellious”. But the whippings only made Douglass more desperate for freedom. And one day, Douglass did something no slave has done before-he fought back (Elliot, 4). “The battle with Mr. Covey was the turning in my career as a slave.”( Elliot, 6). That definitely made him more popular, and hated, by other slaves. When he fought back against Covey, Covey stepped back and gave Douglass some respect.
And now, Frederick Douglass not only impacted the united states by his autobiographies, abolishment of slavery, and being a candidate with President Lincoln, but also as a rebellious slave and friend of many. He may have had some tough times, but he got through them, and helped end slavery. He urged President Lincoln to let the free black men be in the