Tutorial 5 - The life of Frederick Douglass Flashcards
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Who was Frederick Douglass?
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Frederick Douglass (c. February 1817 or 1818 – February 20, 1895) was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts and New York, becoming famous for his oratory[5] and incisive antislavery writings.
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Why is Douglass important in the study of ancient slavery?
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Reduces the desensitisation of studying ancient slavery - places it into context for the modern reader
