Frederick Douglass for kids (cartoon biography)
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Before there was a Civil Rights Movement, before there was a Civil War, there were people who stood against slavery. Frederick Douglass was one of the most prominent of those who spoke out against slavery. Watch this video biography of Frederick Douglass and learn about one of the Civil Rights Activists that existed before the protests began.
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To learn more about Frederick Douglass's life, read this article on him. At the time, Frederick Douglass was one of the most powerful men in the Abolitionist Movement. Learn more about his power and influence in the Time for Kids article.To learn more about the Abolition Movement and its war on slavery, read this article on Slavery and Abolitionism.
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