Frederick Douglass Speaks Truth to a Divided Nation

1. What country was Frederick Douglass born in, and what harsh condition was he born into?

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. According to the story, what two important American documents did Douglass use as arguments against slavery?

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