Fun Facts
How long did Frederick Douglass live for?
Frederick Douglass lived to be an astonishing 77 years old!
Does slavery still exist today?
Yes, it is not segregated or as severe but people do still get forced to work against their will.
Did slaves sleep indoors or outdoors?
Indoors, the majority of slaves slept in small cabins on their plantations.
What year did the war that ended slavery start? ( The Civil War)
The war started in 1861.
How many slaves worked at each plantation on average?
Each plantation generally had around 20-50 slaves.
Who taught Frederick Douglass how to read?
One of his masters wives named Sophia Auld.
What happened if slaves were late to work?
They would get beaten by their owners.
What year did Frederick Douglass escape slavery?
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in 1838.
How old was Frederick Douglass when he escaped slavery?
Frederick Douglass was only 20 years old when he escaped slavery.
How old did slaves usually live to?
Slaves generally live for 21 to 22 years.
How many hours did slaves get each night?
Slaves got around 4-6 hours of sleep, which is about half of what is necessary.
What year was slavery abolished?
Slavery was abolished on December 6th, 1865.
What percent of colonists owned slaves?
25% of the population owned at least 1 slave! ( 1% owned over 200 slaves)
How many autobiography books did Frederick Douglass make in total?
Frederick Douglass ended up making 3 autobiography's.
What country had the most slaves ever?
Brazil actually ended up having the most slaves ever.
What was the clothing of slaves made out of?
Slaves clothes were made of cotton, wool, and sometimes sacks.
The first slaves got purchased in August, 1619.
How many slaves did Douglass help to escape?
Douglass ended up helping around 400 slaves!