Journey of Frederick Douglass

What were some of the consequences faced by slaves who attempted to escape?

• They were given a reward

• They were ignored

• They faced brutal punishments

• They were offered freedom

Who helped Frederick Douglass plan his escape to freedom?

• Anna Marie, a free black woman

• A fellow slave

• A train conductor

• A slave catcher

What was Frederick Douglass's occupation in New Bedford?

• A teacher

• A coal shoveler and wood cutter

• A newspaper editor

• A ferry captain

What newspaper did Frederick Douglass avidly read?

• The Liberator

• The Freedom Herald

• The New York Times

• The Abolitionist

Where did Frederick Douglass give his first public speech?

• New York City

• Baltimore

• New Bedford

• Nantucket

What was the reaction of the audience to Douglass's first speech?

• Indifferent

• Hostile

• Captivated

• Confused

What was the main goal of Frederick Douglass and the abolitionists?

• To promote slavery

• To educate slaves

• To move to Canada

• To end slavery

What law did Massachusetts pass in response to abolitionist efforts?

• The Slave Trade Act

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Personal Liberty Act

• The Fugitive Slave Act

How did southerners react to the Personal Liberty Laws?

• They were supportive

• They were indifferent

• They were outraged

• They were pleased

Who was George Latimer?

• A politician

• A slave owner

• A fellow runaway slave

• An abolitionist leader