What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July

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

• He believes African Americans are excluded from public holidays celebrations.

• He contends that the liberty affirmed by the holiday has been denied to African Americans.

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In the speech, Douglass says "above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the wail of millions". To what is he referring?

• The extensive suffering of enslaved African Americans.

• The anger of slaveholders opposed to slaves' freedom.

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Which of the following best summarizes Douglass's judgment of the "conduct of this nation" in his speech?

• By engaging in slavery, the United States commits a crime, revealing the evil principles on which it was founded.

• By engaging in slavery, the United States disgraces itself, violating the principles of independence it celebrates.

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In his speech, Douglass asks, "Must I undertake to prove that the slave is a man?" Why does he reject the idea that he must give this proof?

• He believes that if anyone should prove this claim, it is the slaveholders.

• He believes that even those who support slavery already admit that slaves are people.

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

• Slavery is an evil that causes him to be outraged.

• Slavery is an evil that goes against American values.

• Slavery is an evil that causes great suffering.

• Slavery is an evil that is doomed to end in the near future.

What is the main way in which Douglass supports his argument in his speech?

• He lists various arguments made in defense of slavery, shown each to be without meant, even ridiculous.

• He shows that enslaved persons feel excluded on the Fourth of July.

In which of the following situations has a person most clearly conceded something?

• Sid finally accepted the truth and logic of Sarah's argument.

• Michaela let Miguel go ahead of her in line at the cafeteria.

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If there is a disparity between Mia's grades this year and her grades last year, which of the following must be true?

• Mia's grades this year are better than they were last year.

• Mia's grades this year are different than they were last year.

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Which of the following is the best definition of denounce?

• Criticize hasrshly

• Announce loudly

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

• He believes that, too often, African Americans such as himself are excluded from celebrations of public holidays.

• He believes that enslaved persons should not celebrate the Fourth until they have earned their freedom.

• He and others like him do not believe in some of the key values represented by the holiday.

• He contends that the liberty affirmed by the holiday has been denied to African Americans such as himself.

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