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The Life and Work of Frederick Douglass


Frederick Douglass's writings reflected many American views that were
influenced by national division. Douglass was a very successful abolitionist
who changed America's views of slavery through his writings and actions.
Frederick Douglass had many achievements throughout his life. Douglass was born
a slave in 1817, in Maryland. He educated himself and became determined to
escape the atrocities of slavery. Douglass attempted to escape slavery once,
but failed. He later made a successful escape in 1838. His fleeing brought him
to New Bedford, Massachusetts. Douglass's abolitionist career began at an
antislavery convention at Nantucket, Massachusetts. Here, he showed himself to
be a great speaker. Douglass became involved with many important abolitionist
causes, both through his literary works, and also through activities such as the
Underground Railroad, and also his role in organizing a regiment of former
slaves to fight in the Civil......

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