Independent Lesson Directions: Please watch the video below on an important abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, and
complete the questions while you watch on the left you will notice time stamps that tell you
when you should pause the video to answer a question. After please answer the questions that
follow
Background
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was bom a slave but died
an accomplished and respected individual. This short
biography traces his life's work and involvement in the
abolition movement, which worked to end slavery. This is a
helpful ter to know for the After Reading
abolitionist: a person who wants to stop or abolish
slavery
Please click here to watch the video to answer the questions,
11:10-What was Frederick Douglass taught by his owner, Mr Auld's wife
Sophia?
2. 1:30-What was the reason Mr. Auld wanted his wife to stop teaching Frederick
Douglass how to read?
3. 151-What did Frederick Douglass consider his pathway to freedom?
4.3:30-Why did Frederick Douglass change his last name from "Bailey" to
Douglas
53:58-What did Frederick Douglass publish in 1845?
6. 4:20-Why did Frederick Douglass flee to Europe?