Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this speech.

Which statement most accurately describes Frederick Douglass's viewpoint in “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” about celebrating the Fourth of July?


A) He thinks it is a day when all Americans should celebrate their freedoms.

B) He believes it is a day when people should celebrate the Declaration of Independence.

C) He thinks American slave owners should allow their slaves to celebrate.

D) He believes it is wrong to celebrate while slavery still exists in America.

Respuesta :

The correct answer is D. He believes it is wrong to celebrate while slavery still exists in America.

Frederick Douglass’ speech was given before the Civil War in the 1850s. The tone in his speech progressively becomes angrier as he states that it is hypocritical that a nation built on the concept of slavery celebrates a day of freedom. He also uses religious language regarding the Independence to try and convince people to end slavery. 

Answer:

It's D.

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