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

Af. Am. are denied the liberty that the holiday guarantees

Which is a MAIN or central claim that Douglass argues in his Fourth of July speech?

Slavery is an evil that goes against American values.

Where is there evidence in paragraph 5 of the previous answer?

slaveholders...acknowledge it in the...laws for their gvt

What phrase in paragraph 5 provides evidence for this answer?

Where all is plain, there is nothing to be argued

In paragraph 5 how does Douglass refute the concession that he should argue more denounce less?

reasons against slavery are so obvious no argument is needed

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

Slavery was established by religious law.

How does the author's tone shift in paragraph 12?

Shifts from condemnation to anticipation and hope

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

Am. disgraces itself by violating the principles of July 4

What does is the implication of paragraph 5?

That the argument that Af. Am are not human is ridiculous

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

the extensive sufferings of enslaved African Americans

As used at the end of paragraph 11, what does bombast most likely mean?

talk that means nothing, or not what it claims

In paragraph 5 , why does Douglass reject the idea that he must prove Af. Am are men?

laws written for Af Am prove slaveholders know this already

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1
Why does Douglass say to his audience that “The Fourth of July is yours, not mine”?
Af. Am. aren't allowed to celebrate national holidays
Af. Am. are denied the liberty that the holiday guarantees
Slave shouldn't celebrate it until they earn freedom
Slave don't believe in the key values of the 4th of July
2
Which is a MAIN or central claim that Douglass argues in his Fourth of July speech?
Slavery is an evil that goes against American values.
Slavery is an evil that causes him to become outraged.
Slavery is an evil that causes great suffering.
Slavery is an evil that is doomed to end in the near future.
3
Where is there evidence in paragraph 5 of the previous answer?
Where all is plain, there is nothing to be argued
when reptiles ... are unable to distinguish slave from brute
slaveholders...acknowledge it in the...laws for their gvt
point to any laws in reference to the beasts of the field
4
What phrase in paragraph 5 provides evidence for this answer?
Where all is plain, there is nothing to be argued
They acknowledge it when they punish disobedience
There are seventy-two crimes...in which a black man is ...
would you persuade more, your cause would...succeed
5
Given the words used at the beginning of paragraph 10, what is the author's tone?
Angry Condemnation
Reasonable Explanation
calm assurance
Good-natured humor
6
As used in paragraph 5, what does denounce most likely mean?
yell
whine
complain
rebuke or condemn
7
In paragraph 5 how does Douglass refute the concession that he should argue more denounce less?
he says slaveholders are too stubborn to be persuaded
he adjusts his language and speaks more argumentatively
He presents the Bible as the best argument against slavery
reasons against slavery are so obvious no argument is needed
8
Which of the following is a counterclaim addressed by Douglass in his Fourth of July speech?
The Fourth of July “belongs to” the free.
Slavery was established by religious law.
Slavery is clearly an inexcusable practice.
The Fourth of July is a holiday doomed to end.
9
How does the author's tone shift in paragraph 12?
Shifts from condemnation to sarcasm
Shifts from condemnation to anticipation and hope
Shifts from condemnation to joy
Shifts from joy to condemnation
10
Which best summarizes Douglass’s judgment of the “conduct of this nation” in his speech?
Slavery reveals the evil principles on which Am is founded
By celebrating it shows Am has good intentions for the slave
Am. disgraces itself by violating the principles of July 4
By celebrating it offers proof they will free the slaves
11
What does is the implication of paragraph 5?
That the arg. that Af. Am. are not human has been conceded
That the argument that Af. Am are not human is ridiculous
The Af. Am are not human
That the arg. that Af. Am. are not human must be addressed
12
Douglass says that “above your ...joy, I hear the wail of millions.” To what is he referring?
the extensive sufferings of enslaved African Americans
the outrage of Northerners opposed to slavery
the angry protest of African Americans against slavery
the anger of slaveholders opposed to slaves’ freedom
13
As used at the end of paragraph 8, what does the word employment most likely mean?
working
the act of giving someone a job
a job
the use of something
14
As used at the end of paragraph 11, what does bombast most likely mean?
talk that means nothing, or not what it claims
a loud sound
announcing something with criticism
an explosive idea
15
In paragraph 5 , why does Douglass reject the idea that he must prove Af. Am are men?
laws written for Af Am prove slaveholders know this already
he believes the nations ideals and behavior contradict
he believes the Bible and Constitution offer proof
He believes burden of proof is on the slaveholder

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