Frederick Douglass: The Journey to Freedom

The video explores the daring escape of Frederick Douglass from slavery. Born in 1818, Douglass was separated from his mother and lived with his grandparents before being moved to Baltimore. Despite being a slave, he learned to read and write, which he realized was key to his freedom. After a transformative confrontation with his brutal owner, Douglass planned his escape with the help of Anna Murray. Disguised as a sailor, he traveled by train and steamboat to reach New York, where he found freedom. Douglass later became a prominent abolitionist, wrote autobiographies, and advocated for women's suffrage.

What was the primary reason slave owners wanted to keep slaves illiterate?

• To keep them from forming communities

• To ensure they worked harder

• To prevent them from escaping

• To make them dependent on their owners

How did Frederick Douglass first learn the alphabet?

• From his mother

• From a fellow slave

• From a school in Baltimore

• From Sophia, his owner's wife

What was the significance of Frederick Douglass's fight with Thomas?

• It led to his immediate freedom

• It marked a turning point in his life

• It resulted in harsher treatment

• It caused him to flee immediately

Who played a crucial role in Frederick Douglass's escape plan?

• Sophia Old

• Anna Murray

• Nathan Johnson

• David Ruggles

What disguise did Frederick Douglass use during his escape?

• A soldier's uniform

• A merchant's attire

• A sailor's uniform

• A farmer's outfit

After escaping, where did Frederick Douglass first find shelter?

• In Lynn, MA

• In Philadelphia

• With David Ruggles

• With Anna Murray

What was one of Frederick Douglass's major contributions after gaining his freedom?

• He became a famous musician

• He founded a new city

• He became a plantation owner

• He wrote three autobiographies