Frederick Douglass for kids (cartoon biography)
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Before there was a Civil Rights Movement, before there was a Civil War, there were people who stood against slavery. Frederick Douglass was one of the most prominent of those who spoke out against slavery. Watch this video biography of Frederick Douglass and learn about one of the Civil Rights Activists that existed before the protests began.
During his time fighting slavery, Frederick Douglass spoke at many public engagements and even spoke with President Abraham Lincoln. How do you think Frederick Douglass's efforts affected views on slavery?
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