Frederick Douglass
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Born into slavery, lived to become one of the
most influential figures in African American history. As a young man and a
slave in Maryland, was recognized as a bright young man
by both blacks and whites. During his life as a slave in Baltimore he
learned to read and write and passed his knowledge ....
Middle of paper
.... Douglass to mesmerize
his listeners at the abolitionist meetings.
From 1845 to 1847, Douglas would travel in Great Britain speaking
for the elimination of slavery. While in Britain he expanded his view of
the struggle for human rights. He spoke in favor of Irish home rule and
eventually would speak on behalf of the landless European peasantry,
women's suffrage, prison reform, free public school education and universal
peace. In 1846 he wrote to Garrison, "I cannot allow myself to be ....
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