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What is the relationship between the theme of this passage and the historical period in which the speech was delivered?

A) Douglass was proud of the United States.
B) July 4 was a very important date for Douglass.
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C) Slaves were not free when Douglass, a former slave, delivered the speech.
D) Douglass was excited about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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The answer is C) Slaves were not free when Douglass, a former slave, delivered the speech.

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