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Frederick Douglas

By tchristensen20

  • Born

    Born
    Frederick Douglas was born in February, 1818 in Talbout County, Maryland.

  • Frederick's Mom Dies

    Frederick's Mom Dies
    Frederick's mom dies after he only sees her four or five times in his life.

  • Douglass Sent to Baltimore

    Douglass Sent to Baltimore
    Frederick is sent to Baltimore to serve as Thomas' care taker.

  • Learns to Read

    Learns to Read
    Frederick was taught to read by his master's wife.

  • Frederick Discovers Book

    Frederick Discovers Book
    Douglass discovers a book called The Columbian Orator, that teaches him the basics about human rights.

  • Douglass' Interest In Religion

    Douglass' Interest In Religion
    In 1831, Douglass is taught about the bible from a guy named Lawson.

  • Master Anthony Dies

    Master Anthony Dies
    Master Anthony does which forces a property divide. This sends Douglass back to Thomas' camp.

  • Douglass Sent to Covey

    Douglass Sent to Covey
    Douglass is sent for a year to train in the field. He is physically beaten constantly and painfully.

  • Douglass Hired to Teach

    Douglass Hired to Teach
    Thomas Auld hired Frederick to teach a Sunday School to help other slaves learn to read.

  • Douglass' Plan Discovered

    Douglass' Plan Discovered
    Frederick advised a plan to escape, but it is quickly discovered and he was sent to prison.