Early Life
Where was Fredrick Douglass born?
Tuckahoe, Maryland
In what year did Douglass escape slavery?
1838
What was the name of the cruel overseer who beat Aunt Hester?
Mr. Plummer
Why was Douglass sent from the plantation to Baltimore?
To live with Hugh Auld and care for their son, Thomas
Which Catholic social teaching is shown when Douglass insists that every person deserves respect and freedom?
Dignity of the human person
What year was Douglass born?
1818
How did he disguise himself during his escape?
As a sailor
What did Mr. Covey claim to do for slave owners?
Break unruly slaves
How did living in Baltimore affect Douglass's view of slavery?
He saw that not all white people were cruel and that city slaves were treated better
Douglass condemns slaveholders who claim to be Christian yet beat and starve their slaves. What Catholic teaching does this action violate.
What was his birth name?
Fredrick Augustus Washington Bailey
What city did Douglass reach after escaping?
New York City
How did Douglass resist Mr. Covey's abuse?
He fought back physically and was never whipped again
What trade did Douglass learn while living in Baltimore?
Ship caulking
Douglass learns to read despite being forbidden, saying education made him aware of his worth and bondage. What Catholic value does this reflect on?
Reason and truth lead people closer to God
Who taught Douglass the alphabet?
Sophia Auld
What did he change his last name to after escaping?
Douglass
What was the slaves' nickname for Mr. Covey?
The snake
What happened when Douglass began earning wages for his work?
His master took all his earnings
Douglass constantly affirms his own humanity despite being treated as property. What Catholic belief does this show?
Every person has God-given dignity
What did Douglass trade for reading lessons?
Bread
Who helped him and his new wife settle in Massachusetts?
The Johnsons
What did Douglass say slavery did to both masters and slaves?
It dehumanized both
What was Douglass's main job while living in Baltimore?
Taking care of the Aulds' young son, Thomas, and later working as a ship caulker
After fighting Mr. Covey, Douglass says he regained his sense of manhood and freedom. What Catholic value does this connect with?