Frederick Douglass: Life and Legacy

The video explores the life of Frederick Douglass, a self-taught reader and writer who escaped slavery to become a leading voice for freedom and equality. Born into slavery without a known birthday, Douglass chose Valentine's Day as his own. Despite the risks, he learned to read and write, eventually escaping to the North. Douglass became a powerful speaker and writer, advocating for the abolition of slavery and later for women's rights and equality. His story exemplifies the power of knowledge and determination to overcome adversity.

What significant day did Frederick Douglass choose as his birthday?

• Valentine's Day

• New Year's Day

• Independence Day

• Christmas Day

How did Frederick Douglass initially learn the alphabet?

• From a book he found

• From a fellow enslaved person

• From his slaver's wife

• From his mother

What strategy did Douglass use to learn from neighborhood kids?

• He listened to their lessons secretly

• He asked them directly to teach him

• He challenged them to spelling contests

• He offered them money

At what age did Frederick Douglass escape from slavery?

• 22

• 18

• 25

• 20

What disguise did Douglass use during his escape?

• A farmer

• A sailor

• A soldier

• A merchant

Why did some people doubt Douglass's past as an enslaved person?

• He had no physical scars

• He had a different name

• He spoke too eloquently

• He was too young

What was the title of Douglass's autobiography?

• My Life in Chains

• The Road to Freedom

• Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

• Breaking the Shackles

Where did Douglass go to avoid the dangers after publishing his book?

• Mexico

• Canada

• France

• England

Which U.S. President did Douglass work with during the Civil War?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What other social cause did Douglass advocate for after the end of slavery?

• Education reform

• Women's rights

• Environmental protection

• Animal rights