I’m studying for my History class and need an explanation.
READ THE EXCERPT TITLED “WHAT TO THE SLAVE IS THE FOURTH OF JULY?” BY FREDERICK DOUGLASS. WRITE ABOUT ANY 10 OBSERVATIONS OR INSIGHTS THAT STOOD OUT TO YOU FROM THE SPEECH AND EXPLAIN WHY NEXT TO EACH.
ADD A SUMMARY WHERE YOU REFLECT ON WHAT NEW HISTORY YOU LEARNED BY READING THIS DOCUMENT.
CONTEXT: IN 1852, DOUGLASS WAS INVITED BY THE FEMALE LEADERS AND MEMBERS OF THE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY TO SPEAK ABOUT THE MEANING OF FREEDOM. THE AUDIENCE WAS A GENERAL AUDIENCE OF NORTHERN MEN AND WOMEN EXPECTING TO CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY. KEEP IN MIND THESE ARE JUST A FEW EXCERPTS FROM A LONGER SPEECH – YOU CAN ACCESS THE ENTIRE SPEECH ONLINE. WHAT FOLLOWS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PASSAGES.
