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Born
Fredrick Douglass was born in maryland. He was raised by his grandmother, Betty Baily.His mother dies when he is ten and is working on a plantation at a young age. -
learns to read
Taught to read by his owner's wife. Works in Baltimore as servant and laborer. this helps him to voice his opinions. He also becomes smarter. -
Changes his name
Changes his name to Frederick Douglass and escapes to freedom in the North. Marries Anna Murray a free Baltimore woman. -
goes to england
Leaves for England and Scotland to escape slave hunters.saved him. allowed him to gain different views. -
publishes news papaer
Frederick Douglasspublishes a news paper called the North Star. This news paper spreads his beliefs. It helps people agree with womens rights. -
helps gain no segragation
Works to aid the Union cause. Meets with President Lincoln to improve the treatment of African-American soldiers. Attends President Lincoln's second inauguration. -
moves to d.c
moves to washington. purchasescedar hill, a 15 acre estate -
Dies
Dies on February 20 at Cedar Hill after attending a women's rights meeting. He dies leaving his legacy.
