Frederick Douglass Encounters Racial Violence in a Baltimore Shipyard

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“Frederick Douglass Encounters Racial Violence in a Baltimore Shipyard"
Question 1
Fredrick Douglass experienced brutal and harsh working conditions in the Baltimore shipyard. He was constantly and severely whipped at work. Considering he was unfamiliar with the work techniques and instruments, he would constantly make mistakes and be punished. He would also work for long hours serving various masters who did not care about his well-being or whether he was tired or not. The money he obtained from working so hard did not benefit him since his master used to take it all away.
Question 2
The whites racially discriminated against Douglass and other black people in the shipyard. They were restricted to low-grade, unskilled positions in the workplace, while the whites had supervisory positions and leadership roles. The black people were frequently harassed, punished, and whipped, especially if they made slight mistakes at work. The master took their hard-earned money, yet the whites enjoyed their own. The black people we...