Frederick Douglass Abolishment Of Slavery

African Americans had been subjugated in the United States dated back to the 17th century. Slavery was a flourishing establishment, particularly in the southern part the United States. This paper will explore slavery that occurred before the infamous American Civil War. This paper will center its attention on a particular slave named Frederick Douglass. Furthermore, I will delve into upbringing (from childhood to adult) and expatiate on the treacherous conditions he lived during this age timeline. I will discuss the relationships between him and his slave masters and other slaves, the path he took to attain freedom. Finally, I will discuss how he advocated for the abolishment of slavery.
Fredrick Douglass was born in Tuckahoe, Talbot County,
The custom entails separating mothers from their children as early as infancy. This custom saturated throughout southern United States. He believed that this act was practiced so as to eliminate bonding and affection between mother and child. His mother died when he was seven years old. It is worth mentioning inexplicable rape and impregnation of women slaves by their masters. This practice was often common in this era and it was done so that slave masters can maximize their profit and to increase slaves workforce. The law of the land at the time ensured that all mixed-race children became slaves just like their mothers. The existence of mixed-race children resulted in enormous enmity from masters’ wives as they perceive them as a threat and a great insult to them. Thus, masters, wives ensured that these children were treated horribly or were sold off. As explained by Douglass, “The master is frequently compelled to sell this class of his slaves, out of deference to the feelings of his white wife; and, cruel as the deed may strike any one to be.” Therefore, the act of impregnating slaves to procure more slaves for profitability and increased workforce gainsay the notion that Africans were enslaved because they were