Frederick Douglass | Orator, Editor, and Abolitionist Video

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Classroom Material
Keywords
Frederick Douglass Abolitionist abolitionism slavery slave emancipation proclamation american icons abraham lincoln Civil War literacy
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History-Social Science
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Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Frederick Douglass | Orator, Editor, and Abolitionist Video

After escaping from slavery in 1838, Frederick Douglass went on to become a prominent writer, orator, and abolitionist in the years leading up to the Civil War. This video is a part of a lesson plan including two primary source activities and a short video: understand how Douglass stood firm in his beliefs and rose to prominence, and explore the importance of literacy in his life. 

Read the full Lesson Plan.
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PBS Learning Media

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