Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland. After escaping from slavery Douglass devoted his time becoming the most intellectuals of his time. Douglass gave speeches about his ideas about abolishing slavery, reconstruction in the United States, and the United States Government development after his death. Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland. At a very young age Douglass was sent to live in the home of the plantation owner. Frederick Douglass was later sent to Baltimore home of Hugh Ald. There Douglass acquired the skill that would lead him to freedom and fame. Sophia Auld defied the ban on teaching slaves to read and write. She taught Douglass to …show more content…
With the help of Anna Murray, a free black women which would soon become Douglass’ wife. With her help Douglass managed to board a train and a sailor uniform with identification papers to Havre de Grace, Maryland. Once arriving in Maryland, Douglass sent for Murray to meet him in New York. Shortly after Douglass married Anna Murray, adopting the name Johnson to disguise Douglass’ identity. The new couple settled in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Settling in they adopted the last name of Douglass in the free black community. Frederick Douglass joined an all-black church and attended abolitionist meetings. During the abolitionist meeting Douglass was asked to tell his story. Speaking in front of other abolitionists lead him to become a regular anti-slavery lecturer. Douglass delivered his first speech at the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society's annual convention in Nantucket. Douglass published three autobiographies during his life. With fame came with a price to avoid recapture Douglass sent out for Ireland. Staying in Ireland and Britain for two years, Douglass talked to crowds of British and Irish people about the evils on slavery. During this time period Douglass’ supporters gathered money to buy his freedom. Douglass arrived back in America as a free man in