USA HISTORY

LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861

REFORM MOVEMENTS OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This leading abolitionist made speeches and published The North Star
A
Elihu Embree
B
William Lloyd Garrison
C
Frederick Douglass
D
Sojourner Truth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When he returned to the United States in 1847, Douglass began publishing his own abolitionist newsletter, the North Star. He also became involved in the movement for women’s rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Douglass founded and edited his first antislavery newspaper, The North Star, beginning December 3, 1847. The title referred to the bright star, Polaris, that helped guide those escaping slavery to the North.

Detailed explanation-3: -The North Star, later called Frederick Douglass’ Paper, was an antislavery newspaper published by Frederick Douglass.

Detailed explanation-4: -He fought throughout most of his career for the abolition of slavery and worked with notable abolitionists like William Lloyd Garrison and Gerrit Smith. However, Douglass’s fight for reform extended beyond the fight for abolition.

Detailed explanation-5: -The North Star, later Frederick Douglass’ Paper, antislavery newspaper published by African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

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