Question

Which theme does Douglass address through his reference to the Fourth of July?

(1 point)
Responses

the hypocrisy of slavery in a country built on freedom
the hypocrisy of slavery in a country built on freedom

the exceptionalism of America on the world stage
the exceptionalism of America on the world stage

the need to forgive those with whom you disagree
the need to forgive those with whom you disagree

the moral necessity of the impending Civil War

Answer 1

the hypocrisy of slavery in a country built on freedom

Douglass uses the Fourth to expose the contradiction of celebrating liberty while millions remain enslaved.