The Interesting Life of Frederick Douglass Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, later and famously known as Frederick Douglass, lived a compelling life. He once said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, he described the struggles and mortifying experiences from his life as a slave. A positive mindset and extreme optimism were two of the many things that strengthened him mentally to survive and progress through the tough times. Upon successfully escaping the horrors of slavery in 1838, Douglass created a positive impact on the rest of the world. Shortly after the escape, Frederick married Anna Murray, a free African American who aided in his plan of escape. The two settled in New Bedford, Massachusetts, adopted the last name “Douglass”, and took care of a family of five children: Rosetta, Lewis, Frederick, Charles, and Annie.
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After publishing, Douglass traveled overseas to England, Ireland, and Scotland to give speeches and sell copies of the narrative. The abolitionists in these countries offered to purchase Douglass’ freedom; Douglass returned to the United States a few years after his trip overseas. Frederick and Anna then relocated the family to Rochester, New York for a new beginning.
Frederick Douglass supported a variety of causes including the women’s rights movement, the Underground Railroad, and anti-slavery parties. Douglass also created an abolitionist newspaper titled, The North Star. Additionally, Douglass published his second autobiography, My Bondage and My Freedom, in 1855.
In 1861, the Civil War erupted over the issue of slavery. During this time, Douglass insisted equal citizenship of all Americans as this was an issue at the time. A series of amendments following the war made tremendous changes in society dealing with abolishment of slavery, national birthright citizenship, and voting
After publishing, Douglass traveled overseas to England, Ireland, and Scotland to give speeches and sell copies of the narrative. The abolitionists in these countries offered to purchase Douglass’ freedom; Douglass returned to the United States a few years after his trip overseas. Frederick and Anna then relocated the family to Rochester, New York for a new beginning.
Frederick Douglass supported a variety of causes including the women’s rights movement, the Underground Railroad, and anti-slavery parties. Douglass also created an abolitionist newspaper titled, The North Star. Additionally, Douglass published his second autobiography, My Bondage and My Freedom, in 1855.
In 1861, the Civil War erupted over the issue of slavery. During this time, Douglass insisted equal citizenship of all Americans as this was an issue at the time. A series of amendments following the war made tremendous changes in society dealing with abolishment of slavery, national birthright citizenship, and voting