Frederick Douglass once said: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Douglass was a man who throughout his seventy-seven years of life lived by this saying and went on to make huge differences in America. He knew that in order to make things better, people had to struggle and work. He was able to make a great impact on the foundations of America and helped to pave the path for the abolition of slavery. His leadership skills shown throughout this time period show just how strong he was. Douglass is considered by many historians to be “the most important African American abolitionist [in his time and] was the first nationally known African American leader in U.S. history” (Frederick Douglass Biography). He was known for his eloquence …show more content…
He was buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York. He lived a life where he was able to see changes happen and actually play a role in the fight for them. He was able to publish three different autobiographies recounting the story of his life both as a slave and as an escaped, turned free African American man. When Frederick lived in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he joined a black church where he started to attend frequent abolitionist meetings. He also found out about The Liberator, a journal published by William Lloyd Garrison, a fellow abolitionist. It is Garrison who urged Frederick to write about his life. His first and one of his most prominent works is his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, which was written and published in 1845. He went on to publish two more autobiographies later on. In 1855, he published My Bondage and My Freedom and in 1881, he published Life and Times of Frederick Douglass and later revised it in 1892. His eloquence that benefited him so much during his life is clearly seen in these book, allowing those who read it to further imagine the impact he must have been able to have on everyone around him. These three accounts of his life allow his legacy to be passed on and lets people today know about everything that he did and all of his contributions that helped society become what it is …show more content…
Despite facing trials as a child and young adult, he overcame his past and was able to make an impact on everyone around him, despite their race, gender, or political standing. Douglass, being born into slavery, did not have to have taken such large risks, but he chose to in order to fight for what was good. The brave stands that he took on many issues, particularly the abolition of slavery and even defending women’s rights, show just how much he cared about gaining freedom for himself and all other African Americans. He knew what was right for both them and the country. He was one of the first African Americans to take stands like this for their freedom and he can be considered one of the Everyone can continue to live by the ideals of the motto of The North Star today, “Right is of no Sex – Truth is of no Color – God is the Father of us all, and we are all brethren” (Frederick Douglass
He traveled for four years as he spoke out in many placed about his story and experience in slavery. Many people did not believe he was a fugitive slave because he was an eloquent speaker and writer. He then later wrote his autobiography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" in 1845. After the publication of his autobiography, Douglass had to flee the country for his safety since he was still a runaway fugitive slave. As he toured many countries like England and Ireland he began to gain supporters.
Douglass’s arguments on African Americans not being used as objects to glorify another race's importance is an ideology many minorities follow today. His thoughts of everyone's equality matters is a practice most in the 21st century culture abide by, showing despite him being from the 1800’s even then he understood the power of individuality. Douglass showed many that black pride did not have to be in one's words or public opinions but could be shown in one's actions and achievements. He set the bar for what being an advocate for your people is, and that was to fight for your culture and your race's prosperity no matter the struggles and tribulations presented. Douglas also advocated for self pride and self love, his quote “Our destiny is largely in our hands” depicts his idea of self improvement and self achievement is the strongest weapon one can have.
06/24/2017 Mr. Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass was an African-American social reformer, prominent American abolitionist, public speaker, writer, and statesman. After escaping slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader for the abolitionist movement in the northeastern part of the United States. He became well known and respected based upon his impressive oratory and antislavery writings. Many people that read his work were amazed that he had once been a slave. Mr. Douglass has written several autobiographies which serve the purposes of describing experiences as a slave.
Douglass was born a slave, but escaped in 1838, becoming a key spokesman for many free and enslaved blacks during the abolitionist movement. Douglas conducted himself
Rebecca Trammell College US History Joe Waters December 7, 2015 Fredrick Douglass Review Fredrick Douglass was a very important abolitionist during the abolitionist movement. He was a well-educated African American man, which was almost unheard of at the time, who not only escaped slavery but also gave hope to blacks everywhere and showed that slavery was not a “necessary evil” like many had thought. He was well known for giving speeches against slavery and for equality. He even wrote a memoir which shocked people everywhere to know that a former slave, that had recently escaped none the less, could even write let alone write a book.
Douglass continued to fight slavery and was a part of some of the greatest events in history. Frederick Douglass' first hand experience in slavery, outstanding oral and rhetorical skills, and faithful friends fighting for the same cause all helped him influence people and become the historical figure he is
I stand in awe of the courage and strength of Frederick Douglass, A man who fought for freedom and justice, no matter the cost. He spoke out against slavery and for basic human rights, His words and actions inspire us to stand and fight.
Frederick Douglass the man, the steamroller, the one who paved the way for African Americans. Douglas was an escaped slave. He paved the way for many people. The African American society would not be where we are today without the works and the upstanding against the civil rights. Self-teaching and strong will, and his faith in religion allowed Frederick Douglas the strength and will power to never give up.
Frederick Douglass was a great writer, but he wasn’t always. He was an escaped slave who used that in his speeches as a topic to gain the attention of his audience. His audience was a seemingly sympathetic one and got to them through rhetorical questions. Douglass wanted to convey the message that there are many changes that need to be made.
The legendary abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass was one of the most important social reformers of the nineteenth century. Being born into slavery on a Maryland Eastern Shore plantation to his mother, Harriet Bailey, and a white man, most likely Douglass’s first master was the starting point of his rise against the enslavement of African-Americans. Nearly 200 years after Douglass’s birth and 122 years after his death, The social activist’s name and accomplishments continue to inspire the progression of African-American youth in modern society. Through his ability to overcome obstacles, his strive for a better life through education, and his success despite humble beginnings, Frederick Douglass’s aspirations stretched his influence through
“A house divided against itself cannot stand” was said by the sixteenth president Abraham Lincoln, who made everything look easy. Although this statement was years before the civil war, it was proven to be true due to the fact that the civil war was fought from people arguing. Unlike Lincoln, Frederick Douglass didn’t have it easy, he had to fight for his freedom throughout the horrendous slavery he dealt with. Throughout Lincoln and Douglass, it is clear that they were leaders and heros, even though some people argued that they are not. Lincoln has brought change to everybody’s life’s by using the power that he had, from being the president and more.
His beatings and lack of food were only part of his miserable daily life. Eventually Douglass was able to successfully escape this life and vowed to forever actively support the equality of all
Fredrick Douglass was born enslaved,but he escaped to freedom. He became an outspoken opponent of slavery and a civil rights advocate. He lectured widely and even published his own newspapers. In this excerpt, I have learned the most important event that occurred in his life and why its important, the reason why he compared the enslavers to criminals, and the reason why he wished to be an animal. First of all, Fredrick mentioned in the excerpt the most important event in his life and why it matters.
Fredrick Douglass is one of the most famous abolitionists the United States has ever seen. The events that led up to his freedom of slavery were very interesting. In his Narrative you not only get to see the worst of slavery, but you can also feel firsthand what Douglass went through to get his freedom. As we all know slavery was something you could not just walk out of. Some slaves that try to escape even end up getting punished or killed.
He became known as an inspirational person. Not many people are willing to go against what others believe, but Douglass was. His slave owner thought that it was “unlawful, as well as unsafe, to teach a slave to read” (Douglass 29), but that did not stop him from pursuing further knowledge. Education has a powerful effect that makes others fear that one has superiority over them one way or another. Slaves had their basic human rights taken away from them because slave owners wanted them to lack the ability to form an opinion on what was happening to them.