Frederick douglass from slave to abolitionist youtube. Library of congressgetty images i f frederick douglass had been born white in 19thcentury america, he. Whereas a biography of frederick douglass may have an end date of 1895, a douglass family biography has no necessary end date and may even continue to the present moment. I was born in tuckahoe, near hillsborough, and about. Douglass returned with funds to purchase his freedom and also to start his own antislavery newspaper, the north star later frederick douglasss paper, which he published from 1847 to 1860 in rochester, new york. In 1881, douglass published his third autobiography, life and times of frederick douglass, which took a long view of his lifes work, the nations progress, and the work left to do. In late 1964 he was a cofounder of the deacons for defense and justice, an armed black selfdefense group, in the small industrial mill town of jonesboro, louisiana, to protect the black community against white violence. Frederick douglass was born into slavery sometime in 1817 or 1818. Frederick douglass will forever remain one of the most important figures in americas struggle for civil rights and racial equality. He died of heart failure after a speaking engagement to the national council of women in washington, d.
This short biography traces his lifes work and involvement in the abolition movement, which worked to. An illustrated biography of the nineteenth centurys most photographed american. Douglasss account became a classic in american literature as well as a primary source about slavery from the bondsmans viewpoint. Abolitionist, civil rights activist, and writer born. Frederick douglass frederick douglass national historic. Frederick douglass was born on a plantation in talbot county, maryland. Douglass returned with funds to purchase his freedom and also to start his own antislavery newspaper, the north star later frederick douglass s paper, which he published from 1847 to 1860 in rochester, new york. Born a slave in 1818, frederick douglass escaped and later purchased his. Winner of the pulitzer prize in history extraordinarya great american biography the new yorker of the most important africanamerican of the nineteenth century. A graphic novel biography of the escaped slave, abolitionist, public speaker, and most photographed man of the nineteenth century, based on his autobiographical writings and speeches, spotlighting the key events and people that shaped the life of this great american.
Frederick douglass is, possibly, the best known and most distinguished of the men of maryland. J tion is done, i do not know, unless it be to hinder the development. Interesting facts about frederick douglass douglass was married to his first wife anna for 44 years before. Orateur eloquent, abolitionniste, frederick douglass 18181895 ecrit son autobiographie en 1845. Douglass is separated from his mother, harriet bailey, soon after he is born. Frederick douglass biography life, family, childhood. Douglass felt impelled to write his autobiography in 1845, revised and completed in 1882 as. For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the frederick douglass webquest print page.
The abolition leader william lloyd garrison disagreed with the need for a separate blackoriented press, and the two men broke over this issue as well as over douglass. History biography civil rights for kids frederick douglass occupation. Frederick douglass from slavery to freedom lorenzo cultural center. The abolition leader william lloyd garrison disagreed with the need for a separate blackoriented press, and the two men broke over this issue as well as over douglasss. Frederick douglas bio frederick douglass stood at the podium, trembling with nervousness. Prophet of freedom is a triumphelegantly written, with much new material about one of the most famous and important men in modern history.
Frederick douglass was born in slavery as frederick augustus washington bailey near easton, talbot county, maryland. Frederick douglass was unlike most people during his time period. He was not sure of the exact date of his birth, but knew the year was 1817 or 1818. In the month of august, 1841, i attended an antislavery convention in nantucket, at which it was my happiness to become acquainted with frederick douglass, the writer of. Douglass, however, is an inspiration to more than just african americans. Frederick douglass was born in slavery as frederick augustus washington bailey near easton in talbot county, maryland. Frederick douglass was born in march 1818 in a cabin on a large maryland plantation, to a slave mother and an unknown father.
Frederick douglass kirkpatrick 19331986 was an africanamerican musician, civil rights activist, and minister from haynesville, louisiana. David blight has created a vibrant and convincing portrait of a towering figure who was also, blight says, thoroughly and beautifully human. The biography of frederick douglass is emblematic of the lives of slaves and former slaves. He was born frederick augustus washington bailey, in talbot county, on marylands eastern shore in 1808sic, the son. His mother, from whom he was separated at an early age, was a slave named harriet bailey. His legacy lives on, however, in his writings and many monuments such as the frederick douglass memorial bridge and the frederick douglass national historic site. Douglass describes his birth and early life on a southern slave plantation, escape from slavery, and much more. If you visited frederick douglass, he would probably ask you about what you like to read. As a young boy he was sent to baltimore to be a house servant, where he learned to read and write, with the assistance of his masters wife.
New book highlights frederick douglasss embrace of the. His struggle for freedom, devotion to the abolitionist cause, and lifetime battle for equality in america established him as perhaps the most important africanamerican leader of the 19th century. I have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it. Frederick douglass, black history, abolitionist, author. Frederick douglass was born in february 1817 on the eastern shore of maryland. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass 1845 illustrated 247 kb 153 kb 799 kb 301 kexcerpts from narrative of the life of frederick douglass 8 kmy bondage and my freedom 1855 illustrated 872 kb 738 kspeech on the death of william lloyd garrison 1879. Although the exact date of his birth is not definitely known, yet it is agreed that he was born in the month of february, 1817, at tuckahoe, near easton, talbot county, maryland. Douglass died on february 20, 1895 from either a heart attack or a stroke. Phoenixborn a slave in february 1818, frederick douglass rose to become one of the nations foremost intellectualsone who deserves to be placed alongside the founding fathers as one of the creators of the country as we know it. Frederick douglass born frederick augustus washington bailey, february 1818. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american. His influence can be seen in the politics and writings of almost all major africanamerican writers, from richard wright to maya angelou.
His mother was a slave, and his father was a white. Frederick douglass expressed one of his essential beliefs when he said, i would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong. This is a free printable ebook of narrative of the life of frederick douglass, written by the famous abolitionist himself. Frederick douglass continued to teach himself and learn new things throughout his entire life. Click here to see our list of other 100% free downloadableprintable books and texts.
Narrative of the life of frederick douglass pdf ebook. A statement in its simplicity validates the scathing reality of slavery. His oratorical and literary brilliance thrust him into the forefront of the u. Douglass edited an abolitionist newspaper, recruited black regiments during the. Frederick douglass 1845 chapter 1 i was born in tuckahoe, near hillsborough, and about twelve miles from easton, in talbot county, maryland.
It became a best seller and was reprinted several times. The book covers the major developments of douglasss life from his birth in 1818 through his time as a slave and his rise to prominence as the most famous black voice for freedom of his time. He wanted a change, a change that would allow africanamericans to be able to earn the respect they deserve in society and make a living as a freewhite man would do so. We do not know the exact date of his birth, but he chose to celebrate it on february 14th.
After escaping from slavery in maryland, he became a national leader. Before him sat abolitionists who had travelled to the massachusetts island of nantucket. Frederick douglass was born in talbot county, md around 1818, frederick douglass says, in his autobiography, i have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it. Frederick douglass was an escaped slave who became a prominent activist, author and public speaker. Frederick douglass was a leader in the abolitionist movement, an early champion of womens rights and author of narrative of the life of frederick douglass. Frederick douglass, author info, published books, bio. Although the nation had made great strides during reconstruction, there was still injustice and a. Only 23 years old at the time, douglass overcame his nervousness and gave a stirring, eloquent speech about his life as a slave. The africanamerican social reformer, abolitionist, and writer frederick douglass were born on february 1818 in talbot county, maryland. It has been a source of great annoyance to me, never to have a birthday says mr. Douglass, frederick february 181820 february 1895, abolitionist, civil rights activist, and reform journalist, was born frederick augustus washington bailey near easton, maryland, the son of harriet bailey, a slave, and an unidentified white man. Narrative of the life of frederick douglass ibiblio. It was a groundbreaking work, one of the earliest first hand accounts of slavery. His father is most likely their white master, captain anthony.
Frederick douglass, the escaped slave who became the greatest orator of his day and one of the leading abolitionists and writers of the era. Click here to download or print this book pdf file. Narrative ofthelift offrederickdouglass,anamerican slave. Frederick douglass 18181895 was born a slave but died an accomplished and respected individual. Former slave who became an advisor to the presidents biography. Frederick douglass escaped slavery in 1838 and used his talents as a writer and orator to fight for emancipation. Although a slave, he spent the first six years of his life in the cabin of his maternal. Frederick douglass is one of the leading figures in all of american history. She named her son frederick augustus washington bailey. At cedar hill, he had a library built to hold his books. All the questions on this quiz are based on information that can be found at biography frederick douglass.
Image courtesy of the united states national archives. He became a leader in the abolitionist movement, which. Answer the questions below so you would know what to talk about. Like many slaves, he is unsure of his exact date of birth. Frederick douglass born frederick augustus washington bailey.
A biography explores the life of the most famous black abolitionist and intellectual of the 19th century. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This frederick douglass, body biography project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the abolitionist, author, orator, social reformer, and political activist. Frederick douglass was the most important black american leader of the 19th century. Frederick douglass was a former slave who became one of the great american antislavery leaders of the 1800s. February 1818 february 20, 1895 was an africanamerican social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and. Read our content on your ereader or mobile device with no ads. Frederick douglass served in several government posts and and in 1889 was appointed consul general to the republic of haiti. Through his suffering from all the pain he had endured as a slave, douglass learned that he. Frederick douglass, civil rights mass meeting, washington, d. New book highlights frederick douglasss embrace of the selfmade man posted on february 12, 2018. By far the larger part of the slaves know as little of. Frederick douglass was born into slavery in maryland, but in 1838, when he was 20, he escaped to freedom in new york. As a young man frederick douglass 18181895 escaped from slavery in.
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