Presentation on Frederick Douglas

Frederick Douglas

Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland in 1818. He was separated from his mother in infancy and lived with his grandmother until he was separated from her as well at age seven. After several attempts, he finally successfully escape slavery in 1838. He became one of the most influential abolitionist speakers and before a crowd of white abolitionists in 1852, he delivered this, one of the greatest abolitionist speeches.

In 1852, he was invited by the Ladies anti slavery society to deliver a speech, however as a form of protest, he did it the next day on July 5 reciting one of his most famous speech "whats to the slave is the 4th of july ?"

Source => - Kenneth B. Morris : descendant of douglass

Declaration of independance => promoting liberty, hapiness, freedom.....

====> a reality that doesnt exist for black people

the massive expansion of slavery throughout the 1800s --> maniest destiny, cotton

compromise of 1850, fugitive slave act

growing of abolution movement

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key points of the speech

* discussing values of the americans, highlighting the contrast between it and slavery

* put a paradoxe between the fight against great britain vs slavery

* denounce christian church => their indifferences, and lack of responsibilities, reinforce it even

* huge emphasizement on the hiprocrisy of america

*source : https://youtu.be/1WoN_deiEH8?si=iyHTOgPNRGgjGsgs

Intro => Cathrine

===> presentation de F.D, son background, où il est né dans quel systeme, fugitive slave at 20, il s'est eduqué tout seul

Pblm : En quoi le discours de frederick douglass a-t-il eu un impact sur la façon dont sont perçus les esclaves en amerique?

 Contexte

In 1852, he was invited by the Ladies anti slavery society to deliver a speech, however as a form of protest, he did it the next day on July 5 reciting one of his most famous speech "whats to the slave is the 4th of july ?"

I. Text analysis => Temporaire => Dounya

*liberté, esclavage, injustice

*citations

* discussing values of the americans, highlighting the contrast between it and slavery

* put a paradoxe between the fight against great britain vs slavery

* denounce christian church => their indifferences, and lack of responsibilities, reinforce it even

* huge emphasizement on the hiprocrisy of america

(Declaration of independance => promoting liberty, hapiness, freedom.....

====> a reality that doesnt exist for black people

the massive expansion of slavery throughout the 1800s --> maniest destiny, cotton)

II. Intentions & Legacy  ==> Esaaa

*citations

*intentions de l'auteur

*si FD avait des objectifs spécifiques, comme eveiller la conscience publique su linjustice de lesclavage ou promouvoir lidee de legalite.

*heritage: discute de limpact durable du discours sur le mouvement abolitionniste et son inluence continue sur la reflexion autor des droits civiques.

aides pour le texte

Ma partie

Declaration of Independence:

Douglass references the Declaration of Independence to underscore the stark contrast between its principles and the reality of slavery.

Emphasize how Douglass argued that the lofty ideals of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" were not extended to enslaved individuals, exposing a fundamental contradiction.

Bill of Rights:

Connect Douglass's critique to the Bill of Rights, which outlines fundamental rights and protections for individuals.

Highlight how Douglass might have argued that these rights were denied to enslaved individuals, emphasizing the need for consistency in applying these principles.

Appealing to Universal Rights:

Explore Douglass's appeal to the inherent and universal rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence.

Discuss how he argued that these rights should not be exclusive to certain groups but should be extended to all, irrespective of race or status.

Questioning the Morality of Slavery:

Tie Douglass's condemnation of slavery to the moral principles embedded in the Declaration of Independence.

Discuss how he challenged the nation to live up to its professed values by ending the institution of slavery, aligning with the moral imperatives outlined in the founding document.

Advocating for Equal Protection:

Relate Douglass's advocacy for the abolition of slavery to the principles of equal protection under the law.

Discuss how he might have argued that the Bill of Rights should apply universally, ensuring that all individuals, including slaves, were entitled to the same legal protections.

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