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The Life of Frederick Douglass
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The Life of Frederick Douglass
A review of the early life and later achievements in the area of the abolishment of slavery in the United States, of Frederick Douglass.
2,329 words (approx. 9.3 pages) |
6 sources |
MLA | 2006
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This paper discusses the life and accomplishments of Frederick Douglass. The paper first describes the family and situation that he was born into and how he grew up. The paper then discusses how Douglass became enlightened on the new ideas related to doing away with slavery in the United States and discusses his activities from this point on up until his death in 1895.From the Paper:
"In 1882, Anna Murray-Douglas died and in January of 1884, Douglass married Helen Pitts, his personal secretary who happened to be white. This event brought much criticism from both races and from close family members. However, Douglass continued to "articulate his commitment to a composite American nationality that transcended race and to express his vision of a true democratic nation" (Goodwin, 2005, 89). On February 20, 1895, Frederick Douglass died from a massive heart attack at the age of seventy-seven. As Sandra Thomas relates, "No one had struggled more resolutely for the rights of his people" and "born at a time when strong voices were desperately needed to cry out for freedom, Douglass established himself as a powerful speaker for all men and women" regardless of race, color, ethnic background or political views (2007, Internet)."Sample of Sources Used:
- Becker, Helaine. (2001). Frederick Douglass. UK: Blackbirch Publishing.
- Goodwin, Doris Kearns. (2005). Teams of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Guelzo, Allen C. (2004). Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation: The End of Slavery In America. New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Keenan, Sheila. (1995). Frederick Douglass: Portrait of a Freedom Fighter. New York: Scholastic Publishing, Inc.
- Phillips, Rachael. (2000). Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist and Reformer. Uhrichville, OH: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
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