Question

over time, douglass developed impressive speaking skills, giving stirring and fiery speeches. he became a traveling lecturer u.s. and abroad. douglass also became a journalist, founding a newspaper, the north star. remembering his own flight from aided other freedom seekers. he became a leader who advised abraham lincoln. douglass was appointed a united states mar and soon afterward purchased the cedar hill estate in washington, dc. \ journey from slavery to statesman: the homes of freder teaching with historic places, national based on the text, how did frederick douglass contribute to the development of u.s. political thought on freedom? a. he advocated for increased freedoms for african americans by gaining influence within the national government. b. he advocated for increased freedoms for african americans by staging demonstrations in washington, dc. c. he worked as a legislator in congress to get bills passed which increased freedoms for african americans. d. he worked as a u.s. marshall helping african americans seeking freedom to escape to the north.

Explanation:

The text states Douglass was a leader who advised Abraham Lincoln (a national government leader) and was appointed a U.S. marshal, showing he gained influence in the national government to advocate for freedoms related to his experiences and work with freedom seekers. Option B mentions demonstrations not in the text; C says he was a legislator (not stated); D describes a U.S. Marshal role aiding escapes (not mentioned—his aid to freedom seekers was earlier, not as a marshal). Only A aligns with the text's details of his influence in national government for African American freedoms.

Answer:

A. He advocated for increased freedoms for African Americans by gaining influence within the national government.