Question

Which of the following themes are present in both Douglass's 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' and Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address?(1 point)
Responses

the benefits of westward expansion
the benefits of westward expansion

the role of religion in public life
the role of religion in public life

the corrupting influence of power
the corrupting influence of power

the right to free speech
the right to free speech

the evils of slavery
the evils of slavery

the need for unity and reconciliation

Answer 1

Both Douglass's "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" and Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address address the following themes:

1. **The evils of slavery** - Douglass directly critiques the institution of slavery and its moral implications, while Lincoln acknowledges the impact of slavery on the nation and the Civil War.

2. **The need for unity and reconciliation** - Both texts emphasize the importance of healing and coming together as a nation, especially in the wake of conflict and division. Lincoln stresses the need for reconciliation after the Civil War, and Douglass advocates for a more inclusive understanding of freedom and rights.

While other themes may be present in one text or the other, these two themes are clearly present in both works.