Which answer choice best summarizes the view of the future expressed in the quotation?

Slavery will end due to the nations principles and the antislavery movement

Which of the following is a counterclaim addressed by Douglass in his Fourth of July speech?

Slavery was established by religious law.

Douglass says that “above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the wail of millions.” To what is he referring?

the extensive sufferings of enslaved African Americans

How does Douglass respond to the counterclaim identified in the previous question?

"That which is inhuman, cannot be divine!"

In his Fourth of July speech, why does Douglass say to his audience that “The Fourth of July is yours, not mine”?

He argues that the liberty it celebrates is denied to african americans

Which answer choice best summarizes Douglass’s response to this individual?

He claims that reasons to oppose slavery are so obvious he won't argue them

Which of the following best summarizes Douglass’s judgment of the “conduct of this nation” in his Fourth of July speech?

Slavery disgraces America by violating the prinicples it was founded on

In which of the following points does Douglass offer evidence to support his claim that enslaved people aren't brutes?

slaves can do all things free men do.

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1
Which answer choice best summarizes the view of the future expressed in the quotation?
Slavery will end due to the nations principles and the antislavery movement
Slavery will end because religion will punish slaveholders
Slavery will end because slaveholders cannot afford to fight their opps.
Slavery will end dues to public awareness of its brutality
2
Which of the following is a counterclaim addressed by Douglass in his Fourth of July speech?
The Fourth of July is a holiday doomed to end.
Slavery is clearly an inexcusable practice.
Slavery was established by religious law.
The Fourth of July “belongs to” the free.
3
Douglass says that “above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the wail of millions.” To what is he referring?
the extensive sufferings of enslaved African Americans
the anger of slaveholders opposed to slaves’ freedom
the outrage of Northerners opposed to slavery
the angry protest of African Americans against slavery
4
How does Douglass respond to the counterclaim identified in the previous question?
"That which is inhuman, cannot be divine!"
There is not a nation on earth guilty of practices bloodier than the USA
There are forces at work towards the inevitable end of slavery
independence shows the difference between free and slave
5
In his Fourth of July speech, why does Douglass say to his audience that “The Fourth of July is yours, not mine”?
He thinks that African Americans are excluded from celebrations & holidays
He thinks slaves should not celebrate it until they are free.
He argues that the liberty it celebrates is denied to african americans
he does not believe in the key values represented by the holiday
6
Which answer choice best summarizes Douglass’s response to this individual?
He claims the Declaration of Independance presents the best argument.
He adjusts his argument and decides to speak more persuasively.
He claims that reasons to oppose slavery are so obvious he won't argue them
He says slaveowners are to stubborn to be persuaded by his arguments
7
Which of the following best summarizes Douglass’s judgment of the “conduct of this nation” in his Fourth of July speech?
celebrating liberty offers hope that the slaves will be freed
celebrating slavery redeems the United States despite slavery
Slavery disgraces America by violating the prinicples it was founded on
slavery reveals the evil principles America was founded on
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In which of the following points does Douglass offer evidence to support his claim that enslaved people aren't brutes?
to a slave, the Fourth of July is a sham.
slaves can do all things free men do.
It's weird to have to argue that slavery is morally wrong.
it's ironic and sacreligious to ask a former slave to celebrate liberty.

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