History of South America

What risks did Frederick Douglass make?

Physical Risks

- Beatings

- Lynchings

- Poisonings

- Torture

Social Risks

- ostracism

- loss of employment

- Denial of basic rights and privileges

- imprisonment

- execution

Psychological Risks

- fear

- anxiety

- trauma

- PTSD

- depression

- suicide

Douglass faced all these risks and more. He was also aware that his status as a runaway slave made him a target for slave catchers and bounty hunters. Despite the risks, he risked his life and freedom to fight slavery.