Frederick Douglass: The Fight For Equal Rights

The book was also banned in some places because of the sexual violence that was portrayed in the novel. Before I get into the book itself it is important to know about the actual person who was Nat Turner and the rebellion that he led in 1831. Nat Turner was born into slavery on October 2, 1800 in Southampton County, Virginia. His slavemaster from the time he was born up until he was ten was Benjamin Turner. When Benjamin Turner died in 1810 Nat became the property of Benjamin’s older brother Samuel, who was portrayed in the book.

Garrison founded a couple organizations to expand the movement, but his efforts were futile. Southern congressmen issued what was called “the gag rule”, which prohibited discussion of abolitionist petitions. Thankfully, most of the nation resented the gag rule, as they recognized that it threatened free speech. It wasn’t until 1840 that the first anti-slavery political party, the Liberty Party, was formed. For the majority of abolitionists, this new party opened a big window for action.

After being separated from his mother at a young age, Frederick Douglass fights back against slavery and human rights. In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, the author, Frederick Douglass, uses powerful rhetoric to disprove the Pragmatic and the Scientific pro-slavery arguments of Pre-Civil War America. The Pragmatic Argument is about how many people believe that if all black slaves were to be freed, then this would result in convulsions which would then lead to extermination of the one or other race. Many people also believed that black slavery was necessary for American history. Douglass disproves this argument in many ways.

After sometime, he got accepted to Howard University. After he became lawyer, he sued University of Maryland for not admitting black African Americans in 1933. Thurgood Marshall always followed his mentor Charles to New York and later became chief council. He won many cases until his retirement and created a record and supported African American. He died in

While Douglass was living with Mr. Freeland, he had taught some of the other slaves who lived there with him to read. Teaching any slave to read came with some very harsh consequences but Douglass wanted to help other slaves learn to read so that when they became free they are able to acquire a job and are also able to “fit into” society once they escape or are set free from the hold of slavery. Also while living with Mr. Freeland, Frederick decided enough was enough and he needed to get out of slavery. Frederick and four other slaves stole Mr. Hamilton’s canoe and attempted to paddle up the Chesapeake Bay. Frederick knew how dangerous this trip could be if they were spotted and sent back to their master but being he had a very defiant spirit, he decided that it would be worth it to try.

The information on the Haitian Revolution was very useful when reading William Wordsworth’s To Toussaint L’Ouverture. The story of L’Ouverture reminded me a lot of the story of Three-Fingered Jack. Both men inspired their fellow brothers to make a change in the world and to fight against slavery. The Mad Mother reminded me a lot of the Harriet Ann Jacobs piece when she talks about how mothers would have to watch their children being sold. Both of Wordsworth’s poems seem to show his sympathy for those suffering because of slavery.

Recalling the time, in 1920, however, many organizations related to rights of women and fighting for their rights joined hands together and formed a committee called the Women's Joint Congressional Committee to refine the laws related to women empowerment and equal voting rights to women. This helped to build a strong social status of women and helped them to live in society with dignity. The committee succeeded in bringing many legislations related to women upfront like plans related to mothers, educational facilities for women, laws for curbing child labor and the Sheppard-Towner Act of 1921, which provided federal funds to a number of states for introducing and improving health programs for the benefit of children and

In certain instances both had to lie in order to serve but were fighting for different causes. They were similar in the sense that enslaved African Americans often had to lie and say they were free in order to fight in the War and women had to disguise themselves as men in order to fight . But their motives contrasted each other, women fought mostly to follow in their husband’s example or because of their undying patriotism while African Americans fought so that slavery would end. However no matter how similar or contradictory these groups are their involvement in the Revolutionary War is an important aspect of history that is important to recognize. Their involvement, though looked on as insignificant as time progressed, provided inspiration to future generations of African Americans and women to fight for their rights.

The reader can also feel Singleton’s when being whipped, sold and threatened (9). Singleton elaborates on his family history and their decision about not owning slaves (6) and the events that followed. His method of bringing his past life of slavery with the life of a soldier in the Civil War, to settling down peacefully with his wife and using words of motivation that really gets into the reader’s heart is what makes this narrative qualify to be a slave

Oprah Gail Winfrey was born to Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey on a farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954. Her unmarried parents separated soon after she was born and left her in the care of her grandmother on the farm. Under the strict guidance of her grandmother, she learned to read at two and a half years old. Then she skipped kindergarten after writing a note to her teacher on the first day of school saying she belonged in the first grade. She was promoted to third grade after that year.

Frederick Douglass, social reformer, writer, and abolitionist, was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland. His exact birthday remains unknown, but believed to be born around 1818. His mother died when he was around the age of 10, after only seeing her a few times. At this young age, he was chosen to work in the home of a plantation owner, who is believed to be his father. At around the age of 12, he was sent to Baltimore to work for Hugh Auld.

Legree was one of them. Although he was taught about Christianity by his mother when he was young, he didn’t become a master with love and tolerance. He has a terrible temper. He drank a lot in order to avoid the reality because he thought he is guilty to persuade his slaves and believe that God will punish him someday. Stowe showed the readers about the contradiction of the Christianity and slavery through this character.

Betty was also of mixed blood born into slavery her master Martha Eppes. Eppes married John Wayles becoming his first wife. After two years she gave birth to her only surviving child, Martha Wayles. Sadly the mother died less than a week later. After the death of John Wayles’ third wife, Wayles seek out Betty, she became his concubine.

Frederick was moved to Edward covey’s plantation. Edward was known as the “slave-breaker”. He nearly broke Frederick psychologically, but Frederick fought back in a sense in his autobiography.

Frederick Douglass was an African- American former slave, abolitionist, and author. He is best known for escaping slavery, and writing and speaking about it. Slavery was a labor source for blacks specifically to be used, and work for the whites. Less than 12 months, Douglass was separated by his mother due to a slavery rule. It was even a rumor going around saying his master, “Captain” Anthony was his master.