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Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass was born in Maryland in 1817, separated from his mother at birth, and never knew his father. Raised by Captain Anthony and later by Mr. Auld and his wife Sophia, Douglass began his journey to literacy at a young age despite the cruelty he faced. At the age of seven, he was declared "unmanageable" and rented out to Edward Covey, known for his brutal methods of "breaking slaves." This tumultuous upbringing would shape Douglass into a powerful advocate for freedom and equality.

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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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