U4W2 Frederick Douglass Test Review

Why did Frederick Douglass join the abolitionist movement?

• He wanted to help end slavery

• he needed a job to earn money

• he wanted to join to get free service

Why was Douglas at risk when he spoke in public against slavery?

• If captured, he would have been returned to his life as a slave

• he was a poor speaker and often stumbled over his words

• he was breaking the law by speaking out against slavery

Why did Douglass meet with President Abraham Lincoln?

• to ask if he can join the Civil War

• to discuss the way black soldiers were treated and to make sure they receive fair payment for their service.

• to offer his help and give him free advice

What did Frederick Douglass write that made him famous?

• a novel about slavery

• an autobiography about his life

• a book about African American history

How did Frederick Douglass contribute to the abolition of slavery?

• by leading a slave rebellion

• by forming an underground railroad to help slaves escape

• by using his story, writing and speaking skills for abolition

the right of all people to be treated the same

• equality

• influential

• abolitionsit

having a great effect on someone or something

• influential

• violence

• slavery

a person who believes slavery should be stopped

• abolitionist

• slavery

• violence

actions that cause great harm, damage or injury

• violence

• slavery

• equality

a system in which people are owned by others

• slavery

• violence

• influential