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Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass. Background. Frederick Douglass Born in Maryland 1817 Separated from mother at birth Saw her a few times Never knew his father Probably white. Original master was Captain Anthony Age of seven Mr. Auld Anthony’s son-in- law wife Sophia Begins to learn to read

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Frederick Douglass

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  1. Frederick Douglass

  2. Background • Frederick Douglass • Born in Maryland • 1817 • Separated from mother at birth • Saw her a few times • Never knew his father • Probably white

  3. Original master was Captain Anthony • Age of seven • Mr. Auld • Anthony’s son-in-law • wife Sophia • Begins to learn to read • Both later become cruel

  4. As an adult • Returned to Auld • Declared unmanageable • Rents him out to Edward Covey • Known for “breaking slaves”

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