from "The Hypocrisy of American Slavery, July 4, 1852" by Frederick Douglass

Analyze Frederick Douglass's powerful "Hypocrisy of American Slavery" speech. Practice citing evidence and author's purpose.

1. Douglass believes Americans should be ashamed to celebrate the Fourth of July as long as they allow slavery to exist. Which sentence from the speech best supportsthis statement? "Would you have me argue that man is entitled to liberty?" "I have better employment for my time and strength than such arguments would imply." "To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity." "go search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse." 2. This speech was written to persuade enslaved African Americans free American citizens elected government officials monarchs of the Old World 3. What does Douglass hope to accomplish in "The Hypocrisy of American Slavery"? He wants to convince his audience that it is wrong to celebrate independence while denying freedom to slaves. He would like to give his audience information about the terrible practices of South American and Old World nations. He intends to provoke his listeners by accusing them of immorality and their nation of inhumane crimes. He wishes to reflect on the historical significance of the United States declaring its independence and its principles of equality. 4. Which sentence from the speech best supports the inference that Douglass does not need to argue against slavery because it is clearly immoral? "At a time like this, scorching irony, not convincing argument, is needed." "There is not a man beneath the canopy of heaven who does not know that slavery is wrong for him." "I have better employment for my time and strength than such arguments would imply." "There is not a nation of the earth guilty of practices more shocking and bloody than are the people of these United States at this very hour." 5. Describehow you determined the author's purpose for "The Hypocrisy of American Slavery." Cite at least two pieces of textual evidencethat led to this inference. When writing your answer, please make sure you restate the question in your answer.Remember that you must use complete sentences and correct conventions (spelling, grammar, capitalization, punctuation, etc.), they all count, so please make sure you are proofreading before submitting.If you are choosing to use the voice recorder, your sentences must be "smooth." That means no "um's, let me find it, wait a minute, etc." You must read EXACTLY as if you were writing. Anything else will be considered an error.Any questions about the instructions for this question, please raise your hand and I will clarify.