may 1, 1845 - Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Description:
"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" was published by Frederick Douglass.Cause: Frederick wrote his narrative to show people what it was truly like to be a slave. He did this hoping that in showing others what slavery was like, he would gain more supporters for the slavery abolition.
Effect: Douglass accomplished just what he set out to do. He gained the support for abolition through his writings.
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Date:
may 1, 1845
Now
~ 180 years ago