In 1845, Douglass published his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. This book detailed the extreme hardships that enslaved people faced and his experiences of escaping slavery. It garnered a lot of attention and became a powerful instrument in the abolitionist movement. In 1847, Douglass began publishing his own anti-slavery newspaper, The North Star. The first issue of his newspaper outlined its purpose:

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In 1845, Douglass published his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. This book detailed the extreme hardships that enslaved people faced and his experiences of escaping slavery. It garnered a lot of attention and became a powerful instrument in the abolitionist movement. In 1847, Douglass began publishing his own anti-slavery newspaper, The North Star. The first issue of his newspaper outlined its purpose:

“The object of the North Star will be to attack slavery in all its forms and aspects; advocate universal emancipation; exalt the standard of public morality; promote the moral and intellectual improvement of the colored people; and hasten the day of freedom to the three millions of our enslaved fellow countrymen.”

In the following years, he published two more autobiographies, My Bondage and My Freedom and Life and Times of Frederick Douglass. After the Civil War, Douglass held government positions and continuously advocated for civil rights, working as an activist until his death in 1895.

His legacy serves as an inspiration to many people, encouraging them to bring about change and fight for social justice.

What was the purpose of The North Star?

A
To advocate for emancipation

B
To explain the details of printmaking

C
To criticize other abolitionist newspapers

D
To promote Douglass’s campaign for president

Answer 1

A

To advocate for emancipation