Q2- CW 4 Douglass and the Fourth of July

What is the main theme of Frederick Douglass's speech "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?"

• The celebration of American independence

• The hypocrisy of celebrating freedom while slavery exists

• The importance of the Constitution

• The role of religion in society

On what date was Frederick Douglass's speech "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" delivered?

• July 4, 1852

• July 5, 1852

• July 4, 1776

• July 5, 1776

How does Douglass describe the Fourth of July for enslaved individuals?

• A day of celebration

• A day of mourning

• A day of rest

• A day of unity

What does Douglass accuse America of in his speech?

• Being a land of opportunity

• Being hypocritical

• Being a beacon of hope

• Being a peaceful nation

What does Douglass criticize the church for in his speech?

• Supporting the abolition of slavery

• Its complicity in slavery

• Promoting education

• Encouraging freedom

What does Douglass believe about the Constitution?

• It supports slavery

• It is irrelevant

• It can be a tool for justice

• It is perfect as it is

What does Douglass call on his audience to do?

• Celebrate the Fourth of July

• Fight against slavery

• Ignore the issue of slavery

• Support the government

How does Douglass end his speech?

• With despair

• With cautious optimism

• With anger

• With indifference

What is the historical significance of July 4th in the United States?

• It marks the end of the Civil War

• It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence

• It celebrates the signing of the Constitution

• It marks the beginning of the Revolutionary War

What does the Fourth of July symbolize according to the prompt?

• War and conflict

• Freedom, unity, and the pursuit of happiness

• Economic prosperity

• Political power