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Justine Lin
Jan 4, 2012, 1:48:28 AM1/4/12
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7. Why might Frederick Douglass have been “the most famous black man
of his time”?
Douglass might have been the most famous black man of his time because
he was a slave, sent to work as a servant and laborer, but somehow
learned to read and write. In 1838 he escaped to the North, where he
became a lecturer, newspaper editor, and writer. He wrote
autobiographies about his gruesome life as a slave. He made so much of
himself when he was given so little.
of his time”?
Douglass might have been the most famous black man of his time because
he was a slave, sent to work as a servant and laborer, but somehow
learned to read and write. In 1838 he escaped to the North, where he
became a lecturer, newspaper editor, and writer. He wrote
autobiographies about his gruesome life as a slave. He made so much of
himself when he was given so little.
Monica Marcelletti
Jan 4, 2012, 5:08:51 PM1/4/12
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I agree. Douglass was a very inspirational man who made a lot of his
life.
life.
Sydney Amaral
Jan 4, 2012, 6:44:27 PM1/4/12
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I agree with Justin. Douglass was a slave himself and lived to tell
his story. He also helped his fellow slaves still held within
slavery.
his story. He also helped his fellow slaves still held within
slavery.
Matthew Goodney
Jan 5, 2012, 2:35:11 AM1/5/12
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I agree, Douglass was a slave who freed himself and came to the north,
where he joined the abolitionist movement to help his fellow slaves.
where he joined the abolitionist movement to help his fellow slaves.
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