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Reading Frederick Douglass’ Letter to Thomas Auld | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI

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Kirk Higgins is joined by David Bobb, President of the Bill of Rights Institute, to read Frederick Douglass’s 1848 letter to Thomas Auld, his former enslaver. Through the letter, they'll explore Douglass' incredible story and how he connected his horrific experiences as an enslaved man to a strong moral argument against slavery. How does Douglass define his own humanity and the natural rights of humankind?

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Published On	Feb 22, 2021
Duration	33 min
Founding Principle	Equality, Liberty
Grade Level	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	1840s, Antebellum
Topic	Slavery, African American History, Establishment Clause
Virtues	Courage, Justice

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