Question

the incredible frederick douglass
creating connections social studies: us history i
can one experience change the course of a life? for 19th century abolitionist frederick douglass, it did.
in 1845, douglass published narrative of the life of frederick douglass. in his book, douglass wrote in great detail about his experiences as an enslaved person. he described places and gave dates. it was a courageous act. douglass had escaped. but he wasnt hiding, and he had even named his enslaver. this put him at risk of being recaptured. douglass was friends with william lloyd garrison, a white abolitionist and journalist. garrison convinced douglass to leave the u.s. for a while. he suggested that douglass go to ireland.
question 5
think about the article. how were frederick douglasss life in ireland and his life in the united states different?
a. in ireland, douglass could not speak freely, but in the u.s., he said what he really thought.
b. in ireland, douglass was not very well known, but in the u.s., newspapers wrote about him.
c. in ireland, douglass was not treated differently, but in the u.s., he ran into discrimination.
d. in ireland, douglass saw no poverty, but in the u.s., he saw many people living in small huts.

Explanation:

Frederick Douglass faced discrimination in the U.S. due to his race. In Ireland, he was treated as an equal and did not encounter the same racial prejudice.

Answer:

C. In Ireland, Douglass was not treated differently, but in the U.S., he ran into discrimination.