This … How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery Transformed a largely emotional issue (e.g., “Isn’t it sad the way slaves are treated?”) to an intellectual issue (the immorality of slavery). Big disconnect between derogation of and US black man as a slave living in US vs. “All men are created equal” phrase in Declaration if Independence How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery Transformed a largely emotional issue (e.g., “Isn’t it sad the way slaves are treated?”) to an intellectual issue (the immorality of slavery). Big disconnect between derogation of and US black man as a slave living in US vs. “All men are created equal” phrase in Declaration if Independence His ability to articulate ideas and debate them more effectively than most white people forced others to respect him and his message about slavery How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Many beliefs about blacks were challenged Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery Transformed a largely emotional issue (e.g., “Isn’t it sad the way slaves are treated?”) to an intellectual issue (the immorality of slavery). Big disconnect between derogation of and US black man as a slave living in US vs. “All men are created equal” phrase in Declaration if Independence His ability to articulate ideas and debate them more effectively than most white people forced others to respect him and his message about slavery How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Many beliefs about blacks were challenged MYTH: Blacks need others to make decisions for them; TRUTH: Blacks usually ran plantations and made the major decisions needed Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery Transformed a largely emotional issue (e.g., “Isn’t it sad the way slaves are treated?”) to an intellectual issue (the immorality of slavery). Big disconnect between derogation of and US black man as a slave living in US vs. “All men are created equal” phrase in Declaration if Independence His ability to articulate ideas and debate them more effectively than most white people forced others to respect him and his message about slavery How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Many beliefs about blacks were challenged MYTH: Blacks need others to make decisions for them; TRUTH: Blacks usually ran plantations and made the major decisions needed MYTH: Blacks prefer life as slave because of reduced stress: TRUTH: Many slaves were willing to sacrifice their lives for a chance at freedom Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery Transformed a largely emotional issue (e.g., “Isn’t it sad the way slaves are treated?”) to an intellectual issue (the immorality of slavery). Big disconnect between derogation of and US black man as a slave living in US vs. “All men are created equal” phrase in Declaration if Independence His ability to articulate ideas and debate them more effectively than most white people forced others to respect him and his message about slavery How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Many beliefs about blacks were challenged MYTH: Blacks need others to make decisions for them; TRUTH: Blacks usually ran plantations and made the major decisions needed MYTH: Blacks prefer life as slave because of reduced stress: TRUTH: Many slaves were willing to sacrifice their lives for a chance at freedom MYTH: Blacks lack higher-order thinking skills. TRUTH: Many slaves couldn’t read because law prohibited teaching reading to them Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery Transformed a largely emotional issue (e.g., “Isn’t it sad the way slaves are treated?”) to an intellectual issue (the immorality of slavery). Big disconnect between derogation of and US black man as a slave living in US vs. “All men are created equal” phrase in Declaration if Independence His ability to articulate ideas and debate them more effectively than most white people forced others to respect him and his message about slavery How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Many beliefs about blacks were challenged MYTH: Blacks need others to make decisions for them; TRUTH: Blacks usually ran plantations and made the major decisions needed MYTH: Blacks prefer life as slave because of reduced stress: TRUTH: Many slaves were willing to sacrifice their lives for a chance at freedom MYTH: Blacks lack higher-order thinking skills. TRUTH: Many slaves couldn’t read because law prohibited teaching reading to them MYTH: Blacks are more like animals than humans TRUTH: Blacks often forced to live like animals; Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery Transformed a largely emotional issue (e.g., “Isn’t it sad the way slaves are treated?”) to an intellectual issue (the immorality of slavery). Big disconnect between derogation of and US black man as a slave living in US vs. “All men are created equal” phrase in Declaration if Independence His ability to articulate ideas and debate them more effectively than most white people forced others to respect him and his message about slavery How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …

This … Fredrick Douglas helped the anti-slave movement gain momentum, this caused increase support for Lincoln’s antislavery campaign, and this eventually led to his election. Lincoln becoming elected caused southern states to withdraw from US. In an attempt to preserve the Union, Lincoln went to war. War resulted in freedom for slaves. Freed-blacks still treated very badly by racists across the country. “Truths” about black people revealed as myths Many beliefs about blacks were challenged MYTH: Blacks need others to make decisions for them; TRUTH: Blacks usually ran plantations and made the major decisions needed MYTH: Blacks prefer life as slave because of reduced stress: TRUTH: Many slaves were willing to sacrifice their lives for a chance at freedom MYTH: Blacks lack higher-order thinking skills. TRUTH: Many slaves couldn’t read because law prohibited teaching reading to them MYTH: Blacks are more like animals than humans TRUTH: Blacks often forced to live like animals; Constant threat of having one’s family broken up Constant threat of violence against self, family, or friends Living in fear – fear of what happens if you run, fear of what happens if you stay, fear of what happen even if you escape Constant message that blacks were inferior to whites, and were more like animals than humans Fredrick Douglas’ experiences as a slave Articulate, highly intelligent x- slave begins speaking out against slavery Transformed a largely emotional issue (e.g., “Isn’t it sad the way slaves are treated?”) to an intellectual issue (the immorality of slavery). Big disconnect between derogation of and US black man as a slave living in US vs. “All men are created equal” phrase in Declaration if Independence His ability to articulate ideas and debate them more effectively than most white people forced others to respect him and his message about slavery How and/or Why?Specific information about what happenedSpecific information about this What was the positive or negative impact on the world? Caused this …