He made many attempts that proved ineffective. However, after a great deal of planning and help from friends and loved ones, he finally made his great escape. He disguised himself as a sailor, took a train out of the state of Maryland using sailor papers he received from a free black man he befriended. Attempting to run away and move to a free state was a very risky action before the Civil War considering the slave laws that were in effect at the time. In some scenarios this action could even result in death. He eventually settled in Massachusetts with his wife Anna Murray in a free black community and began his crusade for equality in America. This was something every slave wanted to do, but most lacked the courage necessary to put up a …show more content…
He worked in many government projects, such as deciding whether or not the United States should annex the Dominican Republic. He also continued to write books, give speeches, and act as an advisor for the presidents succeeding Abraham Lincoln. While most people accepted these great advancements in the society, Frederick saw something he considered to be even better. He wanted to make voting for African Americans even more possible. However, he was met with harsh resistance from groups such as the Ku Klux Klan. Despite the resistance of these radicalized factions, his efforts eventually led to the great progress we have seen in our nation in the past