Frederick Douglass Speaks Truth to a Divided Nation

1. Where was Frederick Douglass born and what was his life like as a child?

2. How did Frederick Douglass teach himself to read despite the dangers he faced?

3. What question did Frederick Douglass ask the audience at the beginning of his speech?

4. Why did some people in the audience become uncomfortable while listening to Douglass speak?

5. What did Frederick Douglass believe would eventually happen to slavery in America?