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Birth of Frederick Douglass
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Move to Aunts
As an infant Frederick was immediately separated from his mother. He was soon sent to live with his aunt who lived 12 miles from where his mother was. -
Working in a house
After a few years Frederick was soon hired to work in the house. Frederick and many other children were to starve sense no one was there to give them food. -
Sent to watch a little Boy
Frederick was soon sent to watch a boy named Thomas. This is when Frederick figured out how to read and write. -
Sent back to St. Micheals
After working in various houses, Frederick was sent back to St. Micheals where he became a field hand for the first time. Frederick was beaten for the first time here and learned that he doesn't have to be a slave forever. -
The Escape
4 years after being sent to St.Micheals Frederick and multiple other slaves attempted to escape but were caught. Frederick was to be sold, but one of his old masters saved him. Frederick ran away and got to New York City. -
Meeting Helpful People
After reaching New York, Frederick meet up with people who helped him find a job. Frederick soon married a woman named Helen Douglass. Frederick was introduced to many abolitionists which in return made him one as well. -
Speaking Up
After awhile Frederick shared his story to the world through his books. He showed people what it was like to be a slave and made many others want to abolish slavery. -
Serving as an Advisor
Frederick caught the attention of those in the White House including President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was looking for someone to help him on what slavery was like and how to act on it. Frederick stepped in and gave the President great advise. Frederick was soon hired by the president to be an advisor to him. -
The death of Frederick Douglass
Frederick attended a United Womans Council February 20th 1895. When Frederick got home, he clenched his chest and collapsed on the floor.
