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What was Douglass's criticism of society?

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What was Douglass's criticism of society?

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Douglass was an abolitionist who, after escaping slavery in Maryland, became a national leader. He was a firm believer in equality of all, whether they were black, female, Native, or an immigrant. Douglass escaping slavery

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What methods did he use to improve American life?

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What methods did he use to improve American life?

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Douglass gave many speeches and would end up being a leading spokesperson for the abolition of slavery. He also founded a newspaper called The North Star, where he published his thoughts and ideas.The North Star newspaper. He also supported women's suffrage and held many public offices. He was the only African-American at the Seneca Falls Convention. He was a firm believer in having conversations with slave holders. When he was criticized for this, he famously said, "I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong."

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What details made him an interesting historical figure?

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What details made him an interesting historical figure?

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When he was younger, he persuaded the boys in his neighborhood, with food, to teach him how to read. He met with Lincoln a few times. He recruited northern blacks to fight for the Union Army. He also was a living counter- example to slave holders' arguments that blacks were uneducated and lacked intelligence. He became the first African-American to be nominated for Vice President.

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What lasting impact did his  reforms have on American society?

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What lasting impact did his  reforms have on American society?

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He helped to abolish slavery. He also supported the idea that anyone can accomplish anything. A famous quote he once said to a group of African Americans was, "What was possible for me is possible for you. Do not think because you are colored you cannot accomplish anything. Strive earnestly to add to your knowledge. So long as you remain in ignorance, so long will you fail to command the respect of your fellow men."

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Martin Luther King Jr. Both were very intelligent and both fought for equality of all. They also gave many speeches and were well known for their beliefs and ideas.

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What success did he have in promoting reform?

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What success did he have in promoting reform?

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Along with his newspaper, he published an autobiography called "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written By Himself." He also became a lecturer for Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society.