Frederick Douglass began his life as a common slave but proved to be a phenomenon by breaking free of all boundaries placed upon him. ... "His oratory made as great an impression in Great Britain as it had at home"3. ... Frederick Douglass would encourage many more African Americans to fight for the Union Army, "Who would be free themselves must strike the blow.... ... Douglass held many prestigious titles in government and business, his social status helped break the barrier for other blacks to enter into the government and gain similar positions. ... A header in Douglass" newspaper once rea...

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Some of the first settlers in seventeenth century America were British revolutionaries escaping religious prejudices back home. ... An intuitive plan was devised by pro-slavery and "free soil" factions reasoning that more states meant more votes in Congress so they collaborated in business with the new territory. ...

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