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What is an abolitionist?

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An abolitionist is a person who works to end slavery.

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Why did Frederick Douglass meet with President Abraham Lincoln?

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He met to ask for equal pay for Black soldiers.

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Who was Harriet Tubman?

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Harriet Tubman was a famous abolitionist known for helping enslaved people escape on the Underground Railroad.

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Why is Frederick Douglass’s autobiography important?

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It is important because it told of the horrors of slavery.

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Why did Frederick Douglass travel to Europe?

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He traveled to Europe because he had escaped slavery and was afraid of being captured.

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What did Frederick Douglass fight for?

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He fought for the rights of African Americans and the end of slavery.

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What is the Underground Railroad?

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The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people to escape to freedom.

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Who was Sojourner Truth?

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Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women's rights activist known for her speeches.

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What did Frederick Douglass do after he escaped slavery?

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After escaping, he became a speaker and writer advocating for the abolition of slavery.

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What was the significance of the Civil War for abolitionists?

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The Civil War was significant because it was a fight to end slavery in the United States.

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