Question

Why was Frederick Douglass important?

He was the first governor of Kansas.
He made the first pro-slavery speech in Congress.
He was a leader of the abolitionist movement.
He led the movement for the Missouri Compromise

Answer 1

He was a leader of the abolitionist movement

Step-by-step explanation:

He escaped from slavery and eventually became a national leader of the abolitionist movement, becoming famous with his antislavery writings.