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Question

Which two responses are main ideas from “Young Frederick Douglass”?

Responses

Once he achieves freedom, Douglass continues to work for equal rights for black people.
Once he achieves freedom, Douglass continues to work for equal rights for black people.

Douglass earns respect and becomes well known for his intelligence and his gift for writing.
Douglass earns respect and becomes well known for his intelligence and his gift for writing.

Douglass lives in England for two years and works as a public speaker.
Douglass lives in England for two years and works as a public speaker.

To travel, Douglass uses a friend's identification papers and dresses as a sailor.

Answer 1

The two main ideas from “Young Frederick Douglass” are:

1. Once he achieves freedom, Douglass continues to work for equal rights for black people.
2. Douglass earns respect and becomes well known for his intelligence and his gift for writing.

These statements highlight the significant impact Douglass had on the fight for equality and his intellectual contributions. The other options, while interesting, do not encapsulate the main themes of his life and work as effectively.