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In his Fourth of July speech, why does Douglass say to his audience that “The Fourth of July is yours, not mine”?

A
He and other African Americans do not believe in some of the key values represented by the holiday.

B
He contends that the liberty affirmed by the holiday has been denied to African Americans such as himself.

C
He believes that, too often, African Americans such as himself are excluded from celebrations of public holidays.

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Question 8
In his Fourth of July speech, Douglass says that “above your national, tumultuous joy, I hear the wail of millions.” To what is he referring?

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A
the outrage of Northerners opposed to slavery

B
the angry protest of African Americans against slavery

C
the extensive sufferings of enslaved African Americans

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1st question: B

2nd question: C

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