Question 1

Which of the following best describes the significance of Professor Blight’s access to Walter Evans’s collection of Frederick Douglass materials?

	Answer
	It provided unprecedented insight into Douglass’s family life, including his relationships with his children and grandchildren.
	It revealed Douglass’s evolving political views during the Reconstruction era and his role as a federal appointee.
	It offered new perspectives on Douglass’s international travels and his views on US expansion in the Caribbean.
	It exposed the complexities of Douglass’s later years, including his political rivalries and his changing ideas over time.

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