Frederick Douglass Exam Flashcards
when and where was Fredrick Douglas born?
Easton, Maryland in 1818
How did Fredrick Douglas learn to read?
His slave owners wife, Sophia auld, taught him until her husband found out and put a stop to it. After that, Fredrick had to find ways to learn on his own
How did Fredrick Douglas escape from slavery?
he dressed as a sailor and boarded a train headed north to new York, a free state
What group did Fredrick douglas join?
He joined the anti-slavery society
What were some of the jobs Fredrick douglas had as an adult
abolitionist, he delivered speeches, a writer, and a publisher
What was the name of the newspaper Fredrick Douglas published?
The North star
What famous suffragist (person who fought for women’s rights) did Fredrick Douglas help?
Susan. B. Anthony
Which president did Fredrick Douglas meet with to talk about abolishing slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
What type of conductor was Fredrick douglas?
He was a conductor on the underground railroad. He provided food and shelter for slaves as they made their journey to freedom
What does prejudice mean?
It means to form a strong feeling about someone w/out knowing all of the facts
How did Fredrick Douglas show determination and diligence?
He worked very hard to end slavery. He freed himself and helped others to become free even though it was dangerous and illegal.
Why did Fredrick Douglas visit Seneca falls, new York?
He attended the women’s rights convention held there.
Why did Fredrick douglas visit great britain?
He attended the anti-slavery meetings held in england.
What important life event happened to Fredrick Douglas when he was in great Britain?
A group of people raised the money needed to buy Fredrick’s freedom from his owner Thomas Auld ($711.66)
Why does Douglas not know his birth date?
Slave owners keep their slaves ignorant of their birthdays
What is most likely Douglass father’s name?
Captain Anthony (his first master)
Why is it worse off to be a child of a slave owning father and slave mother
they have to face the cruel wrath of the slave owners wife
what early on event does Douglas connect with his introduction to the horrors of slavery
captain anthonys whipping of his aunt hester
What is colonel Lloyd’s plantation called by the slaves that live there
great house farm
which of the following is not what Douglas interprets slave songs to be
calls to action
which of the following is not one of the overseers under whom Douglas grows up
Mr. Auld
what is douglass main point about gore shooting demby
whites are not punished for killing blacks
which of the following is not a reason Douglas is happy about the prospect of moving to Baltimore
the aulds are described as a kind couple
what is the reason for sophia aulds transformation
she becomes cruel with irresponsible power of owning another person
why is douglas grateful that Hugh auld orders Douglas reading lessons stopped
auld unwittingly gives Douglas the key to escape slavery
why does Douglas think that city slaveholders are actually less cruel than rural slaveholders
they are aware of the disapproval of their non-slaveholding neighbors
