Frederick Douglass: Impact and Activism During the Civil War Era

Frederick Douglass made bold decisions to escape slavery, first ensuring his book profits went to his family. He fled to Great Britain, where he was treated equally, and his friends raised funds to buy his freedom. Returning to the US, he founded The North Star newspaper, advocating for abolition and women's rights. His home became a stop on the Underground Railroad, and he published a second book. The video concludes with review questions about his life.

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