For this assignment, you will first be reading Frederick Douglas's speech ""The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro." Given as tensions over slavery rose in the early 1850s, this speech is widely considered Douglas's best, attacking slavery within the context of American freedom. After reading this document (the link is below), I want you to write on the following questions.
1. How does Douglas use the 4th of July and American history in general to frame his attack on slavery?
2. What does Douglas hope to accomplish by accusing white Americans of hypocrisy?
3. Does Douglas possess any optimism in terms of the evils of slavery being addressed?
Your response to these questions should be 1-2 double-spaced pages.
no plagiarism please