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 4
which statement does not agree with the ideas presented in the article?
a. frederick douglass became famous for his way of speaking.
b. frederick douglass published narrative of the life of frederick douglass.
c. frederick douglass escaped his enslavement and lived in ireland under english rule.
d. frederick douglass worked to persuade president abraham lincoln to take a stronger stand to end enslavement.

Explanation:

Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: Frederick Douglass was a great orator and became famous for his speaking, which is in line with historical facts.
• Option B: In 1845, Douglass published Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, which is correct as per the article.
• Option C: The article states that Douglass escaped enslavement and went to Ireland. But it doesn't say he "lived in Ireland under English rule". The key point is that the article's main focus is on his escape and the act of writing the narrative, not on the political - rule aspect of his stay in Ireland. This option misrepresents the article's content.
• Option D: Douglass was an abolitionist and worked to end enslavement. Persuading President Abraham Lincoln to take a stronger stand is in line with his abolitionist activities.

Answer:

C. Frederick Douglass escaped his enslavement and lived in Ireland under English rule.