Frederick Douglass: “The growth of intelligence, the influence of commerce, steam, wind…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1855

The growth of intelligence, the influence of commerce, steam, wind, and lightning are our allies.

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Frederick Douglass

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From his autobiography, Douglass identifies the advancement of knowledge, trade, and technology as powerful allies in the fight against slavery.

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Frederick Douglass: “The growth of intelligence, the influence of commerce, steam, wind, and lightning are our allies.”