For many years of his life Frederick Douglass played a significant role in the abolition movement, through many different contributions. Douglass heavily impacted the abolition movement through countless contributions, all while facing many challenges, and he inspired many others to join the movement. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in February of 1818, on the east coast of Maryland. Douglass’ mother died when he was very young, and he never met his father. When he was only eight years old, he was sent to a family in Baltimore, and forced to work for them. From a young age, Douglass wanted to learn to read and write, as he knew it would get him closer to freedom. The wife of Douglass’ master had begun teaching him to read and write, …show more content…
Even though it took infinite amounts of perseverance, Douglass did become successful, and became literate and one step closer to freedom. Douglass faced more challenges in his life than ten people combined will in their lives, yet he was able to accomplish so many great things that still leave an impact today. It would be almost impossible to count how many people have been affected by Frederick Douglass. When he was alive, he did so many important things that still affect the world today. His speeches were able to reach so many people not only in the United States but around the world. For years and years he spoke his feelings against slavery, and told his stories to inspire others. After hearing what he had to say, and hearing the injustices he faced, many people also felt that they should do anything they could to help the cause. Another way his stories reached people was his biography, people were able to read his personal accounts of slavery and all other challenges in his life. For people who didn't know much about slavery, it opened their eyes to how horrible the practice