Early Life
Who did Frederick live with when he was a child?
Grandma Bailey
Why did Frederick change his last name from Bailey to Douglass.
To keep safe from slave catchers.
What is the underground railroad?
The underground railroad is a network of safe houses and routes to bring slaves from the south to freedom in the North.
Who is Edward Covey?
He was a slave owner who treated his slaves brutally, he whipped 16yr old Frederick regularly.
Where did Douglass go after escaping Covey?
He went to Rochester,New York.
What newspaper did Douglass start and when did he start it.
The North Star 1847
Who taught Frederick how to read.
Sophia Auld
What women's rights meeting did Douglass attend?
Seneca Falls Convention.
Why did Frederick meet with Lincoln.
He wanted to tell him about the discrimination former slaves were facing in the army.
Where was Frederick sent when he was six(place and master)
He was sent to the Wye House plantation in Maryland, owned by Aaron Anthony.
When did Douglass give his famous fourth of July speech and what was the speech about.
1852, Douglass talked about what a fourth of July meant for a slave.
What was Douglass's connection with the Civil War?
He supported Lincoln and believed the North winning the war was crucial. He wanted former slaves to be allowed to fight in the war and after they were he urged young men to fight in the war.His 2 sons Charles and Lewis were the first to join.He helped Lincoln and gave him advice.