Frederick Douglass and the Abolitionist Movement

Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in 1838, aided by Anna Marie, and settled in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He worked hard to support his family while engaging in abolitionist activities. Douglass's powerful speech at a Nantucket convention caught the attention of William Lloyd Garrison, propelling him into a prominent role in the abolitionist movement. He risked capture to speak out against slavery, contributing to significant victories like the Latimer case, which led to the passage of personal liberty laws in northern states, intensifying tensions between the North and South.

What was Frederick Douglass's initial reaction upon reaching New York City?

• He felt overwhelmed by the city's size.

• He was indifferent to his new surroundings.

• He was filled with a sense of freedom and wonder.

• He immediately sought out work.

Who helped Frederick Douglass in his escape from slavery?

• A fellow slave

• Anna Marie, a free black woman

• A sympathetic white abolitionist

• His grandmother

What was Douglass's occupation while living in New Bedford?

• He worked as a teacher.

• He was a shipbuilder.

• He shoveled coal, cut wood, and loaded ships.

• He was a newspaper editor.

What was Douglass's impression of William Lloyd Garrison's newspaper, The Liberator?

• He found it too radical.

• He loved it and admired its editor.

• He thought it was poorly written.

• He was indifferent to it.

How did Douglass feel before giving his first public speech?

• Confident and eager

• Nervous and shaking

• Overwhelmed with joy

• Indifferent

What did Garrison realize after Douglass's speech?

• Douglass needed more training.

• Douglass was the man he had been looking for.

• Douglass should return to New Bedford.

• Douglass was not ready for public speaking.

What was the main risk Douglass faced by speaking out publicly?

• Losing his job

• Being misunderstood by the public

• Being captured by bounty hunters

• Being criticized by other abolitionists

What was the outcome of the abolitionist campaign led by Douglass and others?

• It increased anti-slavery petitions to Congress.

• It caused a split within the abolitionist movement.

• It led to the immediate end of slavery.

• It had little impact on public opinion.

What was the significance of the George Latimer case?

• It was ignored by the abolitionists.

• It caused a rift between northern states.

• It led to the passing of personal liberty laws.

• It was a minor event with little impact.

What was the reaction in the South to the personal liberty laws?

• They were outraged.

• They were indifferent.

• They were supportive.

• They were pleased.