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Frederick Douglass: Abolitionist and Orator: Multiple Choice
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- 01What is the title of Douglass's first and most famous autobiography, published in 1845?
- 02The home where Frederick Douglass lived for the last 17 years of his life, now a National Historic Site, is known by what name?
- 03After escaping from slavery in Baltimore, Douglass first found safety and freedom in which northern city?
- 04Which abolitionist newspaper did Frederick Douglass found and edit, with the motto 'Right is of no Sex – Truth is of no Color – God is the Father of us all, and we are all brethren'?
- 05During the Civil War, Douglass served as a consultant to which U.S. President, advocating for the emancipation of slaves and the rights of Black soldiers?
- 06In his famous 1852 speech, Douglass asked, 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' In which city did he deliver this powerful oration?
- 07What was Frederick Douglass's birth name?
- 08Douglass was the only African American to attend which pivotal 1848 convention for women's rights?
- 09Who initially taught Frederick Douglass the alphabet before being forbidden to continue by her husband?
- 10Later in his life, Douglass held several government positions. Which of the following was a diplomatic post he held?