Lesson 9 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPFrederick Douglass: Voice Against Slavery
Frederick Douglass was a brave man who fought against slavery.
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Then & Now
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Frederick Douglass was a brave man who fought against slavery. He was born into slavery but escaped to freedom. Douglass spoke out for the rights of all people, believing everyone should be treated equally. He wrote books and gave speeches to share his message and help others understand why slavery was wrong.
Key Facts
Frederick Douglass was born in 1818.
He escaped from slavery when he was 20 years old.
Douglass became a famous speaker and writer.
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1 of 2What did Frederick Douglass fight against?
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