Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was not only a strong educated African American, he was an inspirational abolitionist that made an impact through the Civil War. Several abolitionists were able to spread an important message which soon rallied enough to realized a stand should be taken against slavery (these supporters were Northerners, or Union Armies). As many know, vast opinions of slavery was a major cause to the Civil War. Douglass started off as a slave, but was eventually allowed to escape. Once in the North, Douglass used his intelligence and education to make a difference.
While still in slavery, Frederick Douglass had managed to learn how to read, (which was against the law). When free, Douglass chose to share his story during public speaking events he held. Douglass wrote a newspaper that spoke against the practice of slavery as well. This paper was titled the North Star. Though this actions put him in grave danger, Douglass pressed on, determined to have his beliefs spread. Soon enough, abolitionists had support of certain Congress members like John Quincy Adams. Though nothing against slavery was able to pass, the message was spreading. As you can see, Douglass' courageous behavior, good will, and important messages were able to open people's eyes to the immorality of slavery, and work to make a change.
While still in slavery, Frederick Douglass had managed to learn how to read, (which was against the law). When free, Douglass chose to share his story during public speaking events he held. Douglass wrote a newspaper that spoke against the practice of slavery as well. This paper was titled the North Star. Though this actions put him in grave danger, Douglass pressed on, determined to have his beliefs spread. Soon enough, abolitionists had support of certain Congress members like John Quincy Adams. Though nothing against slavery was able to pass, the message was spreading. As you can see, Douglass' courageous behavior, good will, and important messages were able to open people's eyes to the immorality of slavery, and work to make a change.