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Based on the section "Civil War And Reconstruction," why was Douglass famous during the Civil War?

A
for remaining neutral during the conflict
B
for helping to write the Emancipation Proclamation
C
for volunteering to fight against the southern states
D
for defending the rights of African-Americans

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Answer:

D. For defending the rights of African-Americans

Step-by-step explanation:

If you mean Fredrick Douglass, then D would be correct. Why? Fredrick Douglass was pro African-American rights. He created the North Star newspaper to express his opinions. If you want to read more about him, go to Wikipedia or some other site.