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Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Frederick DouglassAim #25:How can we utilize close-reading skills to understand the life of FrederickDouglass?TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social StudiesDo Now: Complete Frederick Douglass character web and review new homeworkcalendarHomeworkRead chapter 9 and complete study-guide questions - Due Tuesday 12/4IRP #2 - Due Monday, 12/10***You must submit to TIN and bring a print copy to class***1
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Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018Douglass's master/father whodied and left his property to hisson and daughterMarriedThis individual instructedhis wife not to teachDouglass to read becauseit would "spoil" himDouglass' new mistress who waskind at first but soon changedFrederick DouglassDouglass' job in Baltimore wasto take care of this individualKnown as a cruel master an recklessmismanagement of slaves / beatDouglass's younger brotherThis individual was sent to livein a hut alone in the woodsDouglass became this individualsproperty after the valuation and senthim back to BaltimoreThe exception to the rule ofcity slave holders; theyseverely beat their slaves andkept them half starvedCity slaves who weredescribed as, "mangled andemaciated creatures"; onewas nicknamed pecked3
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018Owner of the largest plantationDouglass's master/fatherCruel overseer who died suddenly"Kind overseer"Cruel overseer who killed DembyDouglass's motherDouglass's First OverseerDouglass's grandmotherKilled a house slave who did notwake quickly enough to tend to a crying babyDaughter of Colonel Lloyd;Sloop named after her4
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Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018SlaveFrederick Douglass was not his real nameHe was a slave on the runFled to NYC claiming he was a sailorBorn in 1818Escaped slaveryAn educated slaveBlackDad was white and rumored to be his masterNot close to mother11
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 1 Discussion Questions - FrederickDouglass1. In what state was Douglass Born? (21)Maryland (Tuckahoe, near Hillsborough - 21 miles from easton in Talbot county.)TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies2. Why didn't he know how old he was? (21)There was never an authentic record containing Douglass's birth information."Slaves know as little of their ages as horses know of theirs." (21). "I do notremember to have ever met a slave who could tell me of his birthday" (21). Thistactic was used to dehumanize slaves.3. What is Douglass's mother's name? (22)Harriet Bailey4. Who is rumored to be his father? (22)His master "My father was a white man.it was also whispered that my masterwas my father" (22).5. What happened to him before he was a year old? (22)He was separated from his mother. "Part children from their mother's at a veryearly age. Frequently, before the child has reached its twelfth month" (22).6.Why does Douglass think this was done? (22)So that the bond between mother and child will be broken and no feelings/emotions will exist. "Hinder development of the childs affection towards itsmother, and to blunt and destroy the natural affection of the mother for thechild" (22).7. How does he feel when he hears of his mother's death? (23)Douglass felt very little/almost no emotion when his mother died. ".I receivedthe tidings of her death with much the same emotions I should have probablyfelt at the death of a stranger" (23).8. Why do the slaves, who are also the children of the master, suffer more thanother slaves? (23-24)They are a constant reminder to both the master and the mistress of themasters infidelity. "the master is frequently compelled to sell this class of hisslaves out of deference to the feelings of his white wife" (24).9. Who was Captain Anthony? What kind of man is Captain Anthony? (24-25)Captain Anthony was Douglass's first master. He owned two or three farms andabout thirty slaves. "He was generally called Captain Anthony - a title which Ipresume he acquired by sailing a craft on the Chesapeake Bay" (25).10. Who was Plummer and what kind of man was he? (25)Plummer was the overseer for Captain Anthony. He was an exceptionally cruelman who would savagely beat and whip slaves. "Mr. Plummer was a miserabledrunkard, a profane swearer, and a savage monster" (25).11. Describe Aunt Hester's treatment. (25)Aunt Hester disobeyed the masters orders and was found with a young mancalled Lloyd's Ned. She was brought into the kitchen and stripped from herwaist up. Her hands were tied and arms stretched at full length so that shestood upon her toes. She was whipped with a cowskin until blood came dripping onthe floor.12. Give three (3) examples of dehumanization in this chapter. (21-27)1) Douglass has no record of his age/birthday.2) Douglass never knew his mother and was separated from her at a very youngage.3. He witnessed the humiliation and whipping of his Aunt Hester for disobeyingorders.13. Who raised Douglass and the other children? (27)His grandmother. "I had always lived with my grandmother on the outskirts ofthe plantation where she was put to raise the children of the youngerwomen" (27).12
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 2 Discussion Questions - FrederickDouglass1. Of whom did Douglass' masters family consist? (29)The masters TOPICtwo sons,: Introduction"Andrew and Richard;oneGradedaughter,Lucretia,and herto 8thSocialStudieshusband Captain Thomas Auld" (29).2. What were the principle products raised on the plantation? (29)Tobacco, corn, and wheat.3. Why were Peter, Isaac, Rick, and Jake envied by other slaves? (29-30)They were allowed to leave the plantation and travel to Baltimore with theirmaster. "These were esteemed very highly by the other slaves, and looked uponas the privileged ones of the plantation; to be allowed to see Baltimore" (30).4. Name two farms nearest the plantation. (30)Wye Town and New Design.5. Which of the two farms was the seat of government for the 20 farms? (30)New Design6. If a slave was convicted of a high misdemeanor, what was his/her punishment?(30)"If a slave was convicted of any high misdemeanor, became unmanageble, orevinced a determination to run away, he was brought immediately here, severelywhipped, put on board to the sloop, carried to Baltimore, and sold to AustinWoolfolk, or some other slave trader." (30).7. What other things happened at the farm? (30)Slaves from other farms received their monthly allowance of food and theiryearly clothing.8. Name the overseer of the farm. (31)Mr. Severe9. Why is his name a fitting name for him? (32)He was an extremely cruel man who whipped slaves until their blood ran downtheir backs, "a half-hour at a time" (32). He was a profane swearer who seemedto take pleasure in punishing others.10. What kind of overseer was Mr. Hopkins? (32)He was less cruel, less profane and made less noise than Mr. Severe. "Hewhipped but he seemed to take no pleasure in it. He was called by the slaves agood overseer" (32).11. What name did the slaves give the plantation? (33)The Great House Farm.12. Why didn't Douglass understand the songs sung by slaves chosen to come tothe Great House Farm on errands? (33-34)Douglass did not understand the songs sung by slaves because each song had adifferent meaning to those who were singing them. "I did not, when a slave,understand he deep meaning of those rude and apparently incoherentsongs" (34).13. How did the songs make him feel? (34)Sad and depressed. "The hearing of those wild notes always depressed my spirit,and filled me with ineffable sadness. I have frequently found myself in tearswhile hearing them" (34).14. When did the slaves sing the most? What do these songs represent? (35)slaves sang the most when they were unhappy. "Slaves sing most when they aremost unhappy. The songs of the slave represent the sorrows of his heart" (35).It may have provided a way for slaves to release their sadness and anguish.13
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 3 Discussion Questions - FrederickDouglass1. What was the greatest attraction at the home plantation? (37)"The garden was probably the greates attraction of the place." People came: Introductionto 8th Grade Social StudiesTOPICfrom far and nearto seeit.2. How were the slaves kept out of the garden? (37-8)Tar was put on the fence; after which if a slave was caught with any tar up on hisperson, it was proof that he/she had been in the garden. As a result, the slaveswould be whipped by the chief gardener.3. What were Colonel Lloyd's prized possessions? (38) How does his treatmentof these possessions create irony?His horses. "His horses were of the finest form and noblest blood." Thetreatment of these horses is ironic because they are treated better than mostslaves.4. How did Colonel Lloyd treat his stable keepers? (38)Extremely harsh. "They never knew when they were safe from punishment."They were frequently whipped to ensure the horses were in the best possiblecondition. "If a horse did not move fast enough.it was owing to some fault of hiskeepers" (38).5. What happened if a slave told the truth? (40) Why is this ironic?If a slave told the truth about his/her master they would usually be sent off andsold to a Georgia trader. "He was snatched away, and forever surrendered fromhis family and friends by a hand more unrelenting than death" (40).6.What does the expression, "a still tongue makes a wise head" mean? (40-1)If you suppress the truth, you will not have to face the consequences of tellingit.7. What does Douglass think of the practice of slaves fighting to defend theirslave masters' virtues? To what psychological impulse does he attribute thisresponse? (41)Douglass feels that by slaves arguing whose master was better, the greatness oftheir masters was transformed to themselves. "It was considered as being badenough to be a slave; but to be a poor man's slave was deemed to be a disgraceindeed!" (41).14
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 4 Discussion Questions - FrederickDouglass1. Who succeeded Mr. Hopkins? (43) What kind of man was he? (43)Mr. Austin Gore who was considered, "a first-rate overseer." "Mr. Gore was: Introductiontoartful,8th GradeSocialStudiesTOPICproud, ambitious,and persevering.He wascruel, andobdurate.He wasjust the man for such a place, and it was just the place for such a man: (43).2. If a slave was accused of a misdemeanor, what was the result? (44)They were punished (most likely whipped). "To be accussed was to be convicted,and to be convicted was to be punished" (44).3. Why did Mr. Gore kill Demby the slave? (44-45)He claimed that Demby had become unmanagable, and was setting a dangerousexample to the other slaves. "He argued that if one slave refused to becorrected and escaped with his life, the other slaves would soon copy theexample" (46).4. Give four examples of slaves being murdered without consequences to themurderer. (43-48)1) Mr. Gore killing Demby2) Mr. Thomas Lanman killing two slaves (one with a hatchet)3) The wife of Mr. Giles hicks murdered Douglass' wife's cousin when she brokeher nose and breastbone with a stick.4) An old slave who traveled onto the neighboring plantation belonging to Mr.Beal Bondly who took offence and shot him.15
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 5 Discussion Questions - FrederickDouglass1. Why did Douglass have so much leisure time? (49)He was not old enough to work in the field. "I was not old enough to work in the: Introductiontowork8th toGradeSocialStudiesTOPICfield, and therebeing littleelse than fielddo, I hada greatdeal ofleisure time" (49).2. Why was he so cold in the winter? Give specific details from the text. (49-50)He was kept almost naked. ".no shoes, no stockings, no jacket, no trousers,nothing on but a coarse tow linen shirt, reaching only to my knees" (49).3. Why didn't Douglass feel sad about leaving Colonel Lloyd's plantation? (50-52)He would no longer have to work on the plantation but would be working inBaltimore where he would be paid a small amount. His life could not get anyworse. "I went at it in good, earnest, working for the first time with the hopefor reward" (51).4. What does Douglass feel the move to Baltimore did for him? (53) useexamples from the text.It was the first step for Douglass to achieve his freedom. Without it, he wouldstill be confined to working in the fields. "Going to live in Baltimore laid thefoundation, and opened the gateway, to all my subsequent prosperity" (53).5. Of all the slave children that could have been picked to go to Baltimore, towhat does Douglass attribute his being picked? (53-54)Douglass attributes his being picked to God. "This good spirit was from God andto him I offer Thanksgiving and praise" (54).16
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 6 Discussion Questions - FrederickDouglass1. What was Douglass's new mistress like? (55-56)She was a very kind woman. (Most likely because she never had a slave under her: Introduction8thcontrol beforeTOPICDouglass)."Her face was tomadeof GradeheavenlySocialsmiles,Studiesand her voiceof tranquil music" (55). However, over time she became cruel.2. Why did Douglass learn to read? (56-57)Not only was it a prized achievement, but he knew that by learning how to read,it would eventually lead to his freedom. "From that moment, I understood thepathway from slavery to freedom" (57).3. Mr. Auld forbids his wife to teach Douglass to read. list four (4) reasons thathe gives her. (56)It was unlawful/unsafe to teach a slave to readLearning will spoil the best slave in the worldThe slave would become unmanageable and of no valueIt would make the slave discontent and unhappy4. How are slaves in the city different from slaves on the plantation? (57-58)"A city slave is almost a freeman compared to a slave on the plantation" (57).They are better fed and clothed, and enjoy privileges altogether unknown to theslaves that work on a plantation.5. Describe the cruelty of Mrs. Hamilton. (58-59)She would sit in a large chair in the middle of the room and constantly whipslaves every hour. "The head, neck, and shoulders of Mary were literally cut topieces." She also kept many of the slaves half starved.17
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 7 Discussion Questions - FrederickDouglass1. Give one example to show how slavery changed Douglass' mistress. (61-62).At first, she was a very kind hearted woman who treated Douglass well and: Introductionto 8thGradeStudiesTOPICstarted to teachhim howto read. However,as timewent Socialon, she becamemoreviolent, and she would get angry when Douglass was caught reading. "Under itsinfluence the tender heart became stone, and the lamb like disposition gave wayto a tiger-like fierceness" (62).2. Who helped teach Douglass to read and what reward did he give them?(62-63)The little white boys who Douglass met in the street taught him how to read. Inreturn he gave them bread. "This bread I used to bestow upon the hungry littleurchins who, in return, would give me the more valuble bread of knowledge" (63).3. Explain what Douglass means when he says, "learning to read was a curserather than a blessing." (65)Learning to read made Douglass realize the horrible condition that he was in andhow difficult it would be for him to escape. "It opened my eyes to the horriblepit, but to no ladders on how to get out. In moments of agony, I envied myfellow-slaves for their stupidity" (65).4. Explain the effect reading The Columbian Orator has on Douglass (63-64).While reading The Columbian Orator, Douglass was exposed to the emancipationof slaves from their master as well as a denunciation of slavery and a powerfulvindication of human rights. "The more I read the more I was led to abhor anddetest my slave-holders" (64).5. Why did Douglass need to learn how to write? (67)Douglass would require a written pass to assist in his escape to the north. "Iwished to learn to write, as I might have occasion to write my own pass" (67).6. How did Douglass learn how to write? (67-68)While working at the shipyard, Douglass would frequently copy the letterswritten on the pieces of timber used for specific parts of the ship. Also, hewould copy from Master Thomas' copy books which were brought home. "Icontinued to do this until I could write a hand very similar to that of MasterThomas." Finally, he challenged others to writing contests to learn how to writecorrectly.18
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 8 Discussion Questions - FrederickDouglass1. What is an evaluation? (69-70)An evaluation is when slaves are appraised along with livestock or any otherIntroductionto 8thwhichGradeTOPICpieces of propertythat: belongedto the masterwillSocialnow be StudiesdistributedSlaves are inspected and soon realize that they will be separated regardless ofmarriages, family, and friendships. "At this moment, I saw more clearly thanever, the brutalizing effects of slavery upon both slave and slave-holder" (70).2. After the evaluation and the division of property, where was Douglass sent?(71)Douglass was sent back to Baltimore to live again in the family of Master Hugh."It was a glad day to me. I had escaped a worse fate than lions jaws" (71).3. Explain how Master Andrew treated Douglass' little brother. Give specificdetails from the text. (71)Master Andrew treated Douglass' little brother very harshly with little/noregard towards his safety. "Took my little brother by the throat, threw him onthe ground, and with the heel of boot stamped upon his head till the bloodgushed from his nose and ears" (71).4. Explain what happened to Douglass' grandmother. Give specific details fromthe text. (72-74)Since Douglass' grandmother outlived her master, and was too old to be sold, shesent out to live alone in the woods. "She was taken to the woods, built her a littlehut, put up a little mud-chimney, and then made her welcome to the privilege ofsupporting herself there in perfect loneliness; thus virtually turning her out todie!" (74)5. Who did Douglass say he would miss? (74)The little Baltimore boys who Douglass felt the strongest attachment to. "I hadreceived many good lessons from them, and was still receiving them, and thethought of leaving them was painful indeed" (74).6. By the end of this chapter, what is Douglass determined to do? (75)He was determined to run off and escape slavery. "My determination to run offwas again revived" (75).19
Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebookDecember 07, 2018TOPIC: Chapter 9 Discussion Questions - Frederick Douglass1. What were Master Thomas Auld and his wife like? (77-79)"They were well matched being equally mean and cruel." (77) For the first time,Introductiontoleading8th GradeTOPICDouglass was notgiven:enoughto eat. Thetrait ofSocialhis newStudiesmaster wasmeanness and Douglass does not know of any kind act performed by him.2. What action by slaveholders was the height of meanness? (77-78)Not giving a slave enough to eat is regarded as the most aggravated developmentof meanness among slave-holders. "A great many times we poor creatures beennearly perishing with hunger when food in abundance lay moldering in the sageand smokehouse." (78).3. What was used to justify cruelty? Give an example from the text. (80-82)Religion was used to justify cruelty. "But after his conversion, he found religioussanction and support for his slaveholding cruelty" (80).4. What did religion do to a master? (77-82)Religion justified a masters cruelty. "I have said, my master found religioussanction for his cruelty" (81).5. Who is Mr. Edward Covey (explain his circumstances and reputation)? Whywas Douglass sent to live with him for a year? (82-83)Mr. Covey was a slave breaker. Douglass was sent to him by Master Thomas inthe hopes that Douglass would be "broken" and stop being disobedient. "Mr.Covey had acquired a very high reputation for breaking young slaves, and thisreputation was of immense value to him" (82). Douglass gladly makes the changeas he hopes he will be better fed.20
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Aim 25 Frederick Douglass chapter 9.notebook 13 December 07, 2018 TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies TOPIC: Chapter 2 Discussion Questions - Frederick Douglass 1. Of whom did Douglass' masters family consist? (29) The masters two sons, "Andrew and Richard; one daughter, Lucretia, and her husband Captain Thomas Auld" (29). 2.
