Question

Which statement best describes Douglass's purpose in this excerpt? 1 to describe the qualities that will make slaves good citizens and free men 2 to prove the claim that all men are created equal 3 to establish his authority by explaining that God supports his argument 4 to show that slaves are capable of doing many jobs

Answer 1

It is actually number 2 to prove the claim that all men are created equal.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is 2

To prove the claim that all men are created equal

Step-by-step explanation:

• Frederick Douglass composed his autobiography to convince users that slaveholding should be prohibited.
• To accomplish his mission, he explains the physical entities that slaves survive and his answers to his experience as a slave.
• It includes testimony that Douglass was handled well by his supervisor.
• It includes a contrast of Douglass to the other oppressed slaves.
• It includes powerful evidence in support of the eradication of slavery.