Frederick._.Douglass by Briceida Diaz

1818

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Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland.

1826

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Frederick was taught to read by his owner's wife because he was never educated by his parents.

1830

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Frederick gave his opinion of the antislavery to people.

1836

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Frederick tried escaping slavery the first time and failed by getting betrayed from a enslaved person, as a punishment, he was sent to Baltimore by his master.

1838

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Frederick finally escaped slavery in Maryland.

1839

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Later on, Frederick became national leader of the abolitionist in Massachusetts and New York. He also became very known too because of his sayings on the antislavery writings.

1845

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Few years later, Frederick published his own book named, " Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."

1848

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Frederick participated in the Seneca Falls Convention which is a women's right movement. He was also the only African American present there.

1895

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Frederick Douglass died from a heart attack at age 77 but still known due to his bravery and success to slavery.

1863

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Frederick became the recruiter for the 54th Massachusetts Infantry.