Read the Life and Times of Frederick Douglass and answer the following 2 questions in essay form (sentences in paragraphs). All work must be in your own words. You cannot use any quotes from any source . Your responses to the test questions must come exclusively from Douglass’ autobiography or the course textbook, Give Me Liberty. The question that is worth 100 points must be at least a minimum of 600 words and the other essay must be a minimum of 300 words. Each response must meet the minimum word requirement or it will not be graded. Please number your responses so that I know which question you are answering. If you do not do so, I will deduct 25 points from your test score. 1. Discuss Frederick Douglass’ relationship with John Brown. Include in your discussion: their meetings, their differences on freeing slaves, Douglass’ view (supportive or unfavorable) regarding Brown’s retribution on pro-slavers in Kansas, Harper’s Ferry, and the government’s hunt for Douglass after Harper Ferry. (100 points)2. Describe Douglass’ views on his treatments and receptions in “republican” Massachusetts (a free state) with his treatment in “monarchial” Europe (England and Ireland). Also, include in your essay his views on the two voyages (to and from Europe) on the Cambia, and the bittersweet result of his return trip on that steamer. (50 points)
