Easy Facts
Where was Douglass born?
Maryland
What is the story of the man who was shot and killed in the river?
Demby was being whipped so he ran to the river to avoid being hit and refused to come out..
What was Douglass's mother's name.
Harriet Bailey
Why did Douglass get sent to Covey?
He let his masters house run away to another farm so Douglass could go after it.
Where did Douglass end up after he made it to freedom?
New York
Who raised him as a child before he was sent to work at the big house?
His Grandmother
Who taught Douglass the alphabet?
Mrs. Auld
What member of his family did he see being whipped over and over.
Aunt Betsy
How long was Douglass with Covey?
1 year
When did he make it to a free state?
1838
How many miles did Douglass' mother walk when she wanted to see him.
12 miles
What was the name the slaves gave Mr. Covey?
The Snake
Who was his father?
A white slave owner
What was Mr. Covey known for?
Breaking young slaves
What was Douglass's motto?
Trust no man
What was the purpose of Douglass's book at that time?
To inform others of the horrors of slavery
Why does Mr. Covey whip Fredrick
He lost control of the oxen in the woods.
Did Douglass ever get married?
Yes he did get married after he escaped
While working for Covey he was a ...
Field hand
Where did he go after New York?
New Bedford
What does Douglass tell us about what slave owners believed about slaves singing?
They believed slaves sung out of joy but they actually sang when they were their saddest.
In what state does Douglass live most of his life as a slave?
Maryland
Was he close with his mother?
No he was separated from her at a young age.
Did Covey hurt Douglass?
Yes Covey hurt him many times but he eventually fought back
How did Douglass feel after escaping?
He felt happy and free but then he started to feel fearful and he didn't trust anyone.