HIST 2050C Walden University Frederick Douglass Discussion

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“A battle lost or won is easily described, understood, and appreciated, but the moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it.”

Reflect on the words of Frederick Douglass posted above. To what extent do you agree or disagree with his statement? In what ways might the study of history serve the purpose of reflection and observation encouraged by Douglass? And is reflection and observation enough? Or is more required to ensure, as he puts it, “the moral growth of a great nation”?