PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Fredrick Douglass was born in 1818 in Talbot County, Maryland. He died February 20, 1895 at Cedar Hill.
He supported women's rights, probably the most prominent abolitionist and human rights leader of the 19th century. He was quickly recognized for his talent by other abolitionist. He was a literate runaway slave who wrote his autobiography.
He became an abolitionist after he ran away from his plantation. English supporters purchased his freedom for him.
He established his own weekly abolitionist newspaper that became a major voice. He also developed into a charismatic public speaker.
