High School History Challenge: How Much Can You Recall?
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QUESTION 5-Which former slave rose to become a major figure in the abolitionist movement of the 1800s?

Correct Incorrect Frederick Douglass was a prominent orator, writer, and leader in the abolitionist movement. He advocated for the end of slavery and equal rights for all people, authoring several books and founding and editing newspapers. Douglass also worked with other abolitionists to help slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Today, his legacy continues to inspire people to fight for justice and equality.