On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
The downfall of slavery under British power meant the downfall of slavery, ultimately, under American power, and the downfall of negro slavery everywhere.
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Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The downfall of slavery under British power meant the downfall of slavery, ultimately, under American power, and the…”
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In his autobiography, Douglass reflects on the far-reaching impact of British emancipation on the global fight against slavery.
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