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Frederick Douglass, three-quarter length portrait, seated (1864).
Analysis
Frederick Douglass, like Harriet Tubman, was an abolitionist who fought to end slavery and secure equal rights for African Americans. Although they were both conductors on the Underground Railroad, their paths to freedom and their strategies for bringing about change were different.
In the following video clip you will learn about the life and times of Frederick Douglass. As you watch, pay attention to the photographs of Douglass, the images used to tell the story of his life and times, and the narration of a speech he gave on July 5, 1852.
Now answer the questions below. After you have answered each question, you may print and save your responses.
Further Investigation
Your analysis of primary sources has likely raised some questions for further investigation. Extend your learning and feed your curiosity by exploring additional primary sources. Here are a few resources from the Library of Congress to get you started in the right direction:
Proceed to the next section to wrap up this lesson with a brief summary of the key takeaways about primary source analysis.
