Compare And Contrast Frederick Douglass And Abigail Adams

Thomas Jefferson a founding father of our nation has many values we American’s view as good ones. His ideas and ways influence our lives every day, like with the constitution. It has many views within it that have changed our world and shaped it into the world it is today. We can’t help but think of our world without these amendments or how we might be without them. If we didn’t have some of the amendment in that constitution, our lives could be dramatically different. A lot of Jefferson ideas, are similar to those of Frederick Douglass. A former slave and now a free man. Douglass as born into slavery and when he died, he was free. When Jefferson said “all men are created equal” that’s what Douglass took as his own ideas. These two men have

One of his harsh responses was “as to your extraordinary Code of Laws, I cannot but laugh.” He also said “We know better than to repeal our Masculine systems”. These two specific quotes downplay the fight women are working towards. If Abigail Adams can not receive respect from her own husband, there is no hope that any woman will gain respect from the common man. By constantly being put down by those you have relationships with, females will put themselves down because those are the people they want gratification from. Due to the Women’s Suffrage Movement, the 19th amendment was passes giving women the right to vote. “Women are citizens of a government of the people, by the people and for the people, and women are people. Equal suffrage for men and women” (Women’s Suffrage Party, Canvas, page 1). Although women gained this right, they continued to fight against oppression for their economic

Abigail Adams was one of the first woman's rights activists. She wrote letters to her husband John Adams, reminding him to “Remember the ladies.” In her letters she asked her her husband John to stop assigning such power to men, and more power to the women. She spoke of the organization of an all women rebellion that none of the women were afraid to follow through with. Also, they would not abide by the laws, for there was no representation for women in any of them anyways. Some of her neighbors were also on board, and were completely cooperative with Abigails ideas. She definitely took womens rights very seriously and she also proved it. John Adams recognized her dedication on the topic. Although he somewhat agreed, he said that the laws are stable and if they changed anything they’d contradict the rules

In the 1850?s America was being torn apart because of one thing: slavery. Anti-Slavery supporters such as John Brown were heroes to the North and terrorists to the South. But amongst all this chaos, the presidential election still remained. Everybody agrees that Abraham Lincoln won the election of 1860, but some believe Stephen Douglass should have won.

All the stories you've heard about Abigail Adams being a hero is all true. Abigail was supporting women's rights and stated that they should be able to learn and/or do all the duties that men do no matter what the law says (National park services website). Abigail Adams is one of the first defender of women's education and rights.. She wanted all women to be equal. Adams had heavy feelings about marriage and considered women should have a better say in their decisions other than doing what their husbands want.

Throughout the duration of our country, leaders in America have worked for progress, peace, unity and have fought against injustice, especially regarding race. Two figures who were known for their persistence regarding freedom and equal rights were Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Both lived through the Civil War and fought against slavery in their own individual way. They both strived for equality and set goals for an undivided country that would allow each citizen to share in the freedom in which America was built on. As our nation progressed and grew, some of the ambitions of Lincoln and Douglass were fulfilled but others are still being worked towards today.

The basic similarities between Frederick Douglass and John Brown was that they were both ardent abolitionist and that they were against slavery. Both Douglass and Brown became ardent abolitionist by experiencing seeing slavery and by supporting the Declaration of Independence saying that all men are created equal. However they both worked together on different projects such as the Underground Railroad and they both slightly conspiracies on the Harpers Ferry Raid. According to John Brown, “ I John Brown am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land: will never be purged away; but with Blood.” Even though John Brown was higher involved in the raid, but there is still data that Frederick Douglass met with John Brown secretly to talk about joining the raid. After all, Douglass decided not to join Brown, saying the attack would be a mistake. Additionally, both Frederick Douglass and John Brown both protested yet in different

Fredrick Douglass and Malcolm X were African-American men that were raised in two different, racist time periods. Douglass wrote “Learning to Read and Write”; which is an excerpt from his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass (1845). Malcolm X wrote his autobiography in 1965 from which the excerpt “Learning to Read” comes. When comparing and contrasting these two works, it can be observed that each author harnessed a strong passion for furthering their literacy. However, similarities and differences can be seen in how they came to read and write, as well as the obstacles they each faced in gaining those skills. The insight that can be acquired in comparing these two excerpts is that each man, despite his unfortunate situation,

Frederick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin are both American History idols, and obvious differences between them abound. Though they may have lived their lives in different ways, Douglass and Franklin both followed a certain pathway of hard work to gain their status.

Who were Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass? Well… they were both important persons in America. Though they grew up in very different conditions they had some similarities throughout their lives. Both men had great values Americans could follow. In their books we are able to see what their views are on themselves and other issues, the values they acquired and how both men came to be the people they are seen as today.

Slavery has been a topic of interest in the United States for hundreds of years. Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass along with many other people were advocates against slavery and racism. By participating in many different antislavery activities, the two men were able to educate the public about the injustices of the system. Lincoln, understood the difficulties that came with abolishing slavery, and the many complications that would arise. Although Lincoln and Douglass were politically different, they had very similar and different views around slavery.

Reading and writing has been a big thing today. You need it for schoolwork, resumes for jobs, or even for a friend that you cannot see in real life. But back in the day, it has been a punishment for learning to do these abilities and could be possibly lead to death. Sometimes that's not the case either. Sometimes it could bring forward an act of movement for people. It could also show respect to one another if you know how to read and write. These 3 people: Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X, and Sandra Cisneros, never knew how to read and write and never planned to do it. But, something had came into their path and convinced them to do so. They people had the same idea, but did it in different ways. Some were harmless, but some are even life-threatening.

Abigail Adams’ “Last Act of Defiance” was very important during the events that were taking place during this time. Single women and men contained most all rights during this time period, and the married women were left out from some rights that the others were given. Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams was very unique in behavior, which was quite uncommon to the 18th century: she spoke her mind. Adams wrote to her husband, “I wish you would ever write me a Letter half as long as I write you […] I am willing to allow the Colony great merrit for having produced a Washington but they have been shamefully duped by a Dunmore.” In this era women were expected to be meek and subservient to their husbands. Adams, however, contradicts the stereotypical behavior of women by speaking to him as his equal, not his inferior. Adams continues to opine, albeit accurately, about the nature of men, writing: “That your Sex are Naturally Tyrannical is a Truth so thoroughly established as to admit of no dispute […] Lawless to use us with cruelty […] Men of Sense in all Ages abhor those customs which treat us only as the vassals of your Sex.” Adams outright states she possesses a distaste for the treatment of women in her era; she even goes so far as to say that intelligent men are disgusted with the customs which restrict females as nothing more than birthing vessels. Abigail Adams is clearly able to express her opinion concisely, but what is more remarkable is her strong spirit, her passion that is clearly expressed in her letter. This

While both Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas (a former Illinois judge) differed on the politics of slavery and understanding of freedom. Lincoln believed the black Americans deserved the same “natural rights” as the white Americans had at this time as said in the Declaration of Independence. Along with him thinking that he also, believed that slavery should be abolished altogether everywhere. On the other hand, Douglas felt that the negros shouldn’t have citizenship in any aspect of their live. Along with that the form of “government” also was only meant for white people. Pretty much Douglas didn’t believe that any black deserved anything more than being a slave.