Asked by Wendy Brown on Jul 13, 2024

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Which of the following statements is true about Frederick Douglass?

A) He never experienced slavery first hand but he wrote about it extensively.
B) He was a former slave who used his newspaper to open people's eyes to the evils of slavery.
C) He was a former slave who did not support full emancipation.
D) Although illiterate, he was still able to become a major player in the abolitionist movement.

Frederick Douglass

An American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement.

Slavery First Hand

The direct experience or personal witnessing of the conditions and realities of slavery, typically by those who were enslaved.

Newspaper

A publication issued at regular intervals, usually daily or weekly, containing news, opinion pieces, advertisements, and other items of general interest.

  • Apprehend the impact of distinct individuals and movements within the 19th-century American reform endeavors, including Frederick Douglass, the American Anti-Slavery Society, and the temperance movement.
  • Identify the strategies used by reformers and opponents of reform, including arguments for and against slavery.
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William AllenJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Frederick Douglass was indeed a former slave who became a leading figure in the abolitionist movement, using his newspaper, The North Star, among other platforms, to advocate against the evils of slavery and for the rights of black Americans.