Apprenticeship Life
Where does Frederick work in this chapter?
Gardiners Shipyard
What was the main method of transportation Douglass used to aid his escape?
Train
What movement did Frederick join who rejected slavery and advocated for their rights?
Abolitionist movement
Why did Douglass initially go to the anti-slavery convention?
To attend a meeting
How many conventions did Douglass attend/speak at?
One hundred
What is Fredericks main specialty in his line of work?
Caulking
How did Frederick disguise himself to aid his escape?
He disguised himself as a sailor
What state is the town of New Bedford located in?
Massachusetts
Who encouraged Douglass to speak out both initially and during Douglass's time in the Massachusetts country?
Mr. Garrison
Who planned the conventions?
Mr. Garrison and friends
What city did Douglass's apprenticeship take place in?
Baltimore, Maryland
Fredericks escape took him to what city where he first tasted freedom?
New York City
What anti slavery newspaper does Douglass read in New Bedford that inspires him?
The Liberator
What event marked the start of Douglass's public speaking career?
Speaking at a Nantucket Anti-Slavery convention
Where was Douglass called into to advocate for a new constitution?
Rhode Island
How much did Frederick have to pay Master Hugh per week?
3 dollars per week
Frederick mentions this network of people and safehouses that helped slaves escape?
The underground railroad
Why was was Douglass surprised at the wealth and prosperity of the north?
It was thought in Baltimore you could not have wealth and prosperity without owning slaves
What did people initially ask for Douglass to include in his speeches?
Facts.
"'Let us have the facts,' said the people" Pg 190
How did Douglass get attendees for his speech in Grafton?
Went through the streets with a bell promoting it
Why was Frederick attacked at the shipyard by 4 white workers?
Because they felt threatened by free laborers
What type of document does Douglass use to aid his escape from slavery?
Sailors protection papers
Upon arriving in New Bedford, what is the first job Douglass completes for pay?
Moving coal from the Reverends house
What are the two newspapers Douglass promotes when traveling with Mr. George Foster?
The Anti-Slavery Standard and the Liberator
Name at least two of the four other abolitionists called in to change the constitution.
Stephen S. Foster, Parker Pillsbury, Abby Kelly and James Monroe