Early Life
Where was Frederick Douglass born?
Talbot County, Maryland or Maryland
What was the name of the newspaper Frederick Douglass founded?
The North Star
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution is highlighted in the first episode of "Amend"?
The 14th Amendment
Who taught Frederick Douglass to read and write?
He taught himself
In what year was Frederick Douglass's first autobiography published?
1845
What year was the 14th Amendment ratified?
1868
What was Frederick Douglass's full birth name?
Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey
What was the title of Frederick Douglass's first autobiography?
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
What rights does the 14th Amendment guarantee?
Citizenship, equal protection under the law, and due process.
At what age did Frederick Douglass escape from slavery?
20 years old
Which abolitionist leader did Frederick Douglass work closely with?
William Lloyd Garrison
Who did Frederick Douglass meet with to discuss the 14th Amendment's importance?
President Andrew Johnson
How did Frederick Douglass escape from slavery?
He disguised himself as a sailor.
How did Douglass's newspaper, "The North Star," get its name?
It was named after the star that guided slaves to freedom.
What was Douglass's primary goal in advocating for the 14th Amendment?
To secure citizenship and equal protection for Black Americans.