Frederick DouglassAn escaped slave in the early 1800's. Frederick,Bailey changed his last name to Douglass to hide,his identity. Self-educated, Douglass spoke out,against slavery as he travelled the North. His,leadership and passion catapulted him to,recognition during the Civil War where he was one,of the advisors to Abraham Lincoln. |
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The Turning Point | 9 |
The Beginning | 25 |
Living with Pain and No Hope | 37 |
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