Frederick Douglass
Who: Frederick Douglass was a former slave who fought for the abolishment of slavery
When: In 1851 The Frederick Douglass paper was created and ran for 9 years, in 1848 He attented the Seneca falls convention and agreed with the resolution to ask for woman's suffrage
What: He was a major advocate for the aboliment of slavery and for the rights of women and black people. He also was one of the most powerful black men during this time, with the support of many behind him including the president.
Where: Frederick Douglass was born in Talbot County, Maryland
Why: He is important because of the advances in black rights and woman's rights that he created and because of his work to end slavery
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