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1. Why is the 4th of July such an especially unpleasant day for enslaved people? Be sure to cite evident from the text to support your answer.
2. Who does Frederick Douglass blame for the continuation of slavery in America? Be sure to cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
3. Douglass says that he "has hope" for the abolition of slavery in the United States. On what does he base that hope? Be sure to cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
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P. 2 Jocelin A. Mariana A.
1. Fourth of July is such an unpleasant day for the slaves because it celebrates our freedom which is something they don't have. (document 3)
3. Federick has hope and i think that his hope is based on the lord because " the arm of the lord is not shortened" therefore causing the doom of slavery certain.
P2 Samantha R. & Anthony R.
1. The 4th of July is such an unpleasant day for enslaved people because to a slave the 4th of July reminds them of how cruel and injustice slavery was to which they were the constant victims (speech #3).
2. Frederick Douglass blames the founding fathers for the continuation of slavery in America (speech #2).
3. Fredrick Douglas thinks about the future that something will happen to end slavery (speech #4).
P.2 Stephanie & Alex Ramirez
The 4th of July to a slave is cruel and injustice to which he is a constant victim. As Fredrick Douglas said that " The Fugitive Slave Law makes MERCY TO THEM, A CRIME:and bribes the judge who tries them (doc.4)."And blames the founding fathers who won your freedom that means nothing to a slave because they are not getting their freedom.Until that day Fredrick Douglas will have hope that a slave will get to celebrate the 4th of July.
P2 Esmeralda S and Armando S
( speech number 1)The 4th of july is a unpleasant day for the slaves because some of the slaves aren"t free and this means the whites celebrate 4th of july.( speech number 2 )Frederick Douglass blames slaveowners for the continuation in America because only white people were able to celebrate the 4th of July and not slaves.( speech number 4)" I therefore leave off where i began with hope ." What he base on the hope is that maybe in the future something will happen to end slavery.
Per.2 Saul C, Leslie B
1.The 4th of July is unpleasant to slaves because it celebrates freedom even though they have possibly been enslaved their whole life.(Doc.1)
2.Douglass blames the founding fathers in the contribution to slavery(Doc.2)
3.Douglass based his hope on God and that people will notice all the cruelty that goes to slaves. (Doc.4)
P2
Steven Robles & Joseph Rivas
1.It is a unpleasant day for enslaved people because "it reveals to him the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim". Also it reminds him that he is not free and he is not treated equal like every other man.
2.Frederick Douglass blames the fellow Americans for the continuation of slavery because he said "Behold the practical operation of this internal slave-trade, the American slave-trade, sustained by American politics and American religion".
3.He has hope for the abolition of slavery and he base that hope from saying "The arm of the lord is not shortened" which means the arm of the lord is long and could reach down there and help end slavery because it is the right thing to do.
P.2 Amayrani C. & Nancy C.
The 4th of July was an unpleasant day for slaves because they couldn't presume of freedom."This, for the purpose of this celebration, is the 4th of July. It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom . . . " Frederick Douglass blames the white people for the continuation of slavery."Behold the practical operation of this internal slave-trade, the American slave-trade, sustained by American politics and American religion . . . "
P2 Aurora G. and Betsy G.
The 4th of July is an unpleasant day for a slave because America is celebrating a day for freedom when a slave has their freedom taken way. (Doc. 3)
Frederick Douglass has hope that slavery will end. According to Douglass, the arm of the lord is not shortened. This is said in document 4, last paragraph.
P2 Selene S Byron V
1. The fourth of july was just a cruel reminder that the slaves were not free. That they were not considered equal people."...the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim."(Document 3)
2.Fredrick Douglass blames Americans for the continuation of slavery. Their religion and politics. "...the American slave-trade, sustained by American politics and American religion." (Document 4)
3.Fredrick Douglass bases his hope on, "The arm of the Lord is not shortened." (Document 4) This means the God is not distancing himself from them. He is watching over them and keeping them safe.
Daniel Pantaleon & Aylin herrera
Period 2
The 4th of July was an unpleasant day because they celebrated freedom and inequality,but not for slaves they had no right and were own as property, they weren't free. "a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim." (speech #3)
Douglass says he "has hope" because he believes " the arm of the lord is not shortened and the doom of slavery is certain"
Maria R. & David R. Per.2
4th of July is unpleasant to a slave because to them it was a phony sham. They felt that it was unfair that 4th of July was a day to celebrate freedom and independence while the slaves dont have that right. A quote to support this is from Document 3 which says that, "...a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim". Fredrick Douglass blames Americans for the continuation of slavery in the United States because they spread slavery throughout the United States with slave trade. After all he says, Douglass still has hope because he believes that "The arm of the Lord is not shorted", which means that God will care for them.
P.2 Cynthia Q. and Emmanuel O.
1. It is just a sham to the slaves that America brings these talks about equality and freedom but no action is actually done. It's like if this celebration just makes fun of slaves since they have nothing of freedom. The Constitution's first 3 words state "WE THE PEOPLE" which refers to everyone no matter what race or gender but our United States didn't understand this concept which was pretty shameful to those as slaves."YOur prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade, and solemnity, are to him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy- a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages" (Douglass 3).
2. Frederick Douglass blamed the Americans for the continuation of slavery and how it was still permitted on America the "LAND OF THE FREE." "But, while the river may not be turned aside, it may dry up, and leave nothing behind but the withered branch, and the unsightly rock, to howl in the abyss-sweeping wind, the sad tale of departed glory" (Douglass 1).
3. Douglass contains this "hope" because of the operation of abolitionists trying to end slavery, it is possible for the United States to probably become a free country. Slavery is not in control because abolitionists are here to end it. "There are forces in operation, which must inevitably, work the downfall of slavery. The arm of the Lord is not shortened, and the doom of slavery is certain. I, therefore, leave off where I began, with hope" (Douglass 4).
p.2 Alyssa R. & Leah P.
The 4th of July is such an unpleasant day for enslaved people because they weren't treated equal nor where they free .an example from Doc 1 is "This, for the purpose of this celebration ,is the 4th of july.It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom." Federick Douglass blamed the Americans, white people, for the continuation of slavery in America. An example from document 4 is," Behold the practical operation of this internal slave trade, the American slave trade, sustained by American politics and American religion." The reason Fedrick Douglass says he has hope for abolition of slavery in the United States is because America is young and seems to be dieing like a slave without water .An example from doc 1 is "But , while the river may not be turned aside, it may dry up , and leave nothing behind but the withered branch , and the unsightly rock , to howl in the abyss-sweeping wind, the sad tale of departed glory."
P.2 Angel M. & Hennessy O.
1. 4th of July is a unpleasant day for enslaved people because it means to be independent and free, but slaves didn't have freedom. "This, for the purpose of this celebration, is the 4th of July. It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom . . . "
2. Frederick Douglass blames American white people for the constitution of slavery in America. " But, while the river may not be turned aside, it may dry up, and leave nothing behind but the withered branch, and the unsightly rock, to howl in the abyss-sweeping wind, the sad tale of departed glory. "
3. He bases his hope on the work of abolitionists. " There are forces in operation, which must inevitably, work the downfall of slavery. “The arm of the Lord is not shortened,” and the doom of slavery is certain. I, therefore, leave off where I began, with hope."
period.2 Iran L. DEBBiE L.
1.The fourth of july is such an unpleasant day for enslaved people because it is a mockery to their lifestyle and reminds them that they are the constant victim of slavery.'' The day that reveals to him more than other days the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is a constant victim.'' (Original text #3)
2.Federick Douglass blames American Politics and American religion for the continuation of slavery."Behold the practical operation of this internal slave trade,the American slave trade,sustained by American politics and American religion"(Original Reading #4)American congress is responsible for the nationalization of slavery.And slave owners try to hide their evil actions behind religion.
3.Federick Douglass bases his hope for the abolition of slavey on the help he thinks they will get from the Lord to "downfall" slavery.
P.6 Christian.H
1.It's unpleasant for a slave because they have to work and they still get whipped they work july 3, July 4 and every other day
2.He said the continuation of slavery was the whites because when they have kids they teach them bad stuff about slaves then the generation continues
3.The whole United States will be slave free and slaves will be gone and be free people.
P.6 Litzye De La Mora & David Sandoval.
1. The 4th of July is an unpleasant day for enslaved people because Frederick Douglas said, "What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim." Meaning 4th of July is just a reminder of cruelty. Also, because they're celebrating their freedom, meanwhile the slaves don't have any.
2. Frederick Douglas blames the abolitionists for the continuation of slavery in America.
3. I think Frederick Douglas believes that slavery with end soon. "The arm of the Lord is not shortened," and the doom of slavery is certain."
Karen M and Christopher S Period 6
On (Doc.3) Frederick Douglas states that the Fourth of July is an unpleasant holiday to the enslaved people because to them Fourth of July is an insult to them because people are celebrating there freedom when they don't have freedom. Frederick Douglass blames the abolitionists because instead of taking action they just give speeches but don't do nothing to actually help the slaves.The hope that he has is in the abolitionist and god.
LIDIA AVALOS PERIOD. 6
1. THE 4TH OF JULY IS SUCH AN UNPLEASANTLY DAY FOR THE SLAVES BECAUSE THIS DAY WAS MEANT TO CELEBRATE "THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE." SLAVES TOOK THIS DAY AS A DISGRACE BECAUSE THEY WERE NEVER CONSIDERED FREE THEY NEVER HAD RIGHTS SO WHY SHOULD THEY CELEBRATE A SHAM OF A HOLIDAY. THE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATES A WHITE MANS FREEDOM, NOT A SLAVES FREEDOM.
2. FREDRICK DOUGLAS BLAMES THE ABOLITIONIST BECAUSE THEY TOOK NO ACTION IN SAYING ANYTHING TO STOP SLAVERY. HE BLAMES THEM BECAUSE THEY NEVER SPOKE UP TO STOP ALL OF THE MADNESS AND DISCRIMINATION OF SLAVES, THEY STOOD THERE AND WATCHED AS IT GOT WORSE.
3. HE DOESNT DESPAIR OF THIS COUNTRY. HE THINKS THAT THERE IS FORCES IN OPERATION , WHICH MUST INEVITABLY, WORK THE DOWNFALL OF SLAVERY. HE STATES AND I QUOTE " THE ARM OF THE LORD IS NOT SHORTENED," "AND THE DOOM OF SLAVERY IS CERTAIN. I, THEREFORE, LEAVE OFF WHERE I BEGAN, WITH HOPE.
Yvette E.
p.6
1.4th of july was an unpleasant day for slaves because that was the day meant for freedom but they were still enslaved.
2.He blames the white abolitionists for slavery in America
3.Douglass says he still has hope that slavery will end and that america is still young
p.6 Jennifer Ramos & Josue Hernandez
The 4th of July is an unpleasant day for enslaved people because is justice to free people.And the 4th of July to them is the freedom and equality to the white people but not the slaves because they dont have their freedom and equality.And the slaves dont have justice.''It is the birthday of your National Independence,and of your political freedom.''Frederick Douglass blames the abolitionist for the continuation of slavery in America because abolitionist are like insulting the slaves because the abolitionist have freedom and equality and the slaves don't.And the abolitionist are not really doing anything to help the slaves with their freedom and equality they are just being in their side.''a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of salvages.''Frederick Douglass has hope from the abolitionist and God that one day slavery will end because he had hope from the beginning and has hope till the end of slavery.Frederick Douglass has hope in the abolitionist that one day they will get up actually do something for their freedom and equality ."The arm of the lord is not shortened and the doom of slavery is certain I therefore leave off where i began with hope.''
Victor Franco & Brandon Cruz P.6
The 4th of july is an unpleasant day for enslaved people because it is supposed to be a day to celebrate independence but slaves don't seem to have any Independence. He blames the people of america because they permitted slavery to continue in the south and it could have continue to the north. He means that with the rebellion of slavery there is still hope that slavery will end.
Armando M. & JoshuaL. per:6
The 4th of july to a slave's a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham.''
Fredrick Douglass blame's the american politics and religion.. slavery has been nationalized in its most horrible and revolting form . The Fugitive Slave Law makes MERCY TO THEM, A CRIME; and bribes the judge who tries them. An American JUDGE GETS TEN DOLLARS FOR EVERY VICTIM HE CONSIGNS to slavery, and five, when he fails to do so
Fredrick Douglass has hope that slavery is certain to end and thats what gives him hope.“The arm of the Lord is not shortened,” and the doom of slavery is certain. I, therefore, leave off where I began, with hope.
Armando M. & JoshuaL. per:6
The 4th of july to a slave's a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham.''
Fredrick Douglass blame's the american politics and religion.. slavery has been nationalized in its most horrible and revolting form . The Fugitive Slave Law makes MERCY TO THEM, A CRIME; and bribes the judge who tries them. An American JUDGE GETS TEN DOLLARS FOR EVERY VICTIM HE CONSIGNS to slavery, and five, when he fails to do so
Fredrick Douglass has hope that slavery is certain to end and thats what gives him hope.“The arm of the Lord is not shortened,” and the doom of slavery is certain. I, therefore, leave off where I began, with hope.
P6 Katherine L. & Yulisa M.
1. The 4th of July is not a pleasant day for the slaves because it was like a insult to the slaves. The slave owners are celebrating in front of the slaves so its like telling them we have freedom and you don't."This, for the purpose of this celebration, is the 4th of July. It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom."
2. Frederick Douglass blames the abolitionist because they are not being like the four founding fathers. For example they are not helping because all there doing is going against slavery and not taking action and really trying to stop slavery just like the founding fathers when they made the Untied States free from England.
3. The hope that Frederick Douglass has is because of the abolitionist and of God they give him hope. That some day there will be freedom for the slaves."There are forces in operation, which must inevitably, work the downfall of slavery. “The arm of the Lord is not shortened,” and the doom of slavery is certain. I, therefore, leave off where I began, with hope."
Javier S. Nancy M. Per.6
1. 4th of July is an unpleasant day for enslaved people because they are still slaves so there no point of celebrating freedom when they still go threw cruelty and and injustice"a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham"
2.Frederick Douglass blames the American politics and religion for the continuation of slavery in America."American slave-trade, sustained by American politics and American religion . . . Fellow-citizens, this murderous traffic is, to-day, in active operation in this boasted republic . . . I see the bleeding footsteps . . . on the way to the slave-markets."
3.He bases his hope on that slavery will end in the U.S.“The arm of the Lord is not shortened,” and the doom of slavery is certain. I, therefore, leave off where I began, with hope."
Katherine A. & Rubi D. p.6
1." ..your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery.." The 4th of July is an unpleasant day for enslaved people because it reminds them of the gross injustice and cruelty that they were involved in. Slaves thought of this celebration as a way to mock slaves because while slave owners were out celebrating their freedom slaves were still working.
2.Frederick Douglass blames the American politics and the American religions. "this murderous traffic sees the bleeding footsteps on the way to the slave markets."
3.Douglass says he "has hope" for the slavery in the U.S. He bases that hope in god to help him in ending slavery.
Lissbeth F. Bryan M. Per.6
4th of july was an unpleasant day for slaves because there was a celebration for independence freedom were but the slave couldn't celebrate because they weren't free. Where he said its " your national independence and your political freedom. " meaning that the white people were the only ones with the ability to celebrate with joy, and glory.
Frederick Douglass blamed the white abolitionist for the continuation of slavery in america,"they went so far in their excitement as to pronounce the measures of government unjust, unreasonable, and oppressive, and altogether such as ought not to be quietly submitted to..."
Douglass says he still has hope in america because america is still young and has time to change plus like he said "the arm of the lord is not shortened" which meant that god would reach out his arm to help the slaves thats why he still has hope.
P.6 Lesley V. & Alexa V.
Douglass thinks the 4th of July is an unpleasant date for all slaves and abolitionists because its a day the four fathers created when they had independence and freedom. Douglass says "a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim" (Doc 3) because he considers the 4th of July the white mens liberty. He didn't celebrate the 4th of July evan as a free man because there was still slaves that weren't free. Fredrick Douglass blames the continuation of slavery on Americans in (Doc 4) "the american slave-trade sustained by American Politics and American Religion."
P6 Joseph M & Diana R
4th of July is unpleasant for slaves because the whites say it is the day of freedom when they all still have slavery. " It's the birthday of your National Independence, and of your political freedom... There is consolation in the thought, that America is young." (Doc 1) Frederick blames the white abolitionist for having slavery in America. "They went so far in their excitement as to pronounce the measures of government unjust, unreasonable, and oppressive, and altogether such as ought not to be quietly submitted to." (Doc 2) I think Douglass means that he knows slavery will end soon. "The arm of the Lord is not shortened," and the doom of slavery is certain." (Doc 4). (Doc.4) "there are forces in operation , which inevitably ,work the downfall of slavery..... the doom of slavery is certain. I therefore leave off where i began ,with hope " this means that he is basing his hope on the forces that will help the downfall of slavery.
viviana sarabia .
jose escobar .
period 6 .
4th of July is such an unpleasant day for the enslaved people because it talks about how everyone is free but the slaves aren't free yet . on the frederick douglass sheet number 3 it says " a day that reveals to him , more than all other days in the year , the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is th econstant victim . to him , your celebration is a sham ; ypur boasted liberty , an unholy license ; ypur national greatness , swelling vanity ; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless ; your denunciations of tyrants , brass fronted impudence ; your shouts of liberty and equality , hollow mockery ; your prayers and hymns , your sermons and thanksgiving , with all your religious prade , and solemnity , are , to him , mere bombast , fraud , deception , impiety , and hypocrisy .... "
frederick douglass blames abolitionists and God for the continuation of slavery in America. in sheet number 2 it says "They went so far in their excitement as to pronounce the measures of government unjust, unreasonable, and oppressive, and altogether such as ought not to be quietly submitted to..."
Samantha V. & Emmanuel R.
Period.6
According to Fredrick Douglass 4th of july was wasn't a holiday for the slaves because the fourth of July is for everyone but the slaves were not treated equally so he said " its your National Independence, your freedom" which means that the white people are the only ones with the ability to rightfully celebrate it with joy. Frederick Douglass blames the forefathers for the continuation of slavery because they got there freedom . He says You were under the british crown...but you rte fathers...They went so far in their excitement as to pronounce the measures of government "...."till this day we celebrate their success ." he believes that the country can still change becausee the country
P.6 Karen Torres & Sevastian Plancarte
The 4th of July was not meant for slaves because it was for free men but slaves were not free yet. It is the birthday of your National Independence, and of our political freedom. The freedom gained is yours; and you, therefore, may properly celebrate this anniversary. The 4th of July is the first great fact in your nation’s history. Douglass said that the 4th of July was a unpleasant day because the founding fathers created freedom and independence but it was a white men holiday.
Frederick blames the americans because document 4 says "the americans slave trade sustained by american politics & american religion.
1. In many ways, July 4th is no worse than July 3rd or July 5th, but it is the meaning of the holiday that is so offensive: a celebration of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." So it is the contrast with the intention that makes July 4th a "mockery" and "sham." It is hypocrisy at its worse.
2. He blames the Congress for passing the Fugitive Slave Law that makes our "king hating and people loving country" hardly a symbol of liberty. The churches should do something if they weren't wicked, indifferent and stupid. And finally the abolitionists in the audience, who share Douglass' beliefs, but who are comfortable in "their" freedom that is denied to him and other African-Americans.
3. After all of the negative things Douglass told his audience, he ended with a positive hopeful message. He said at the beginning that he was hopeful because "America was young" and we still had time to fix our mistakes. He quoted from the Bible to say that "the arm of the Lord are not shortened," meaning God can reach the slaves and help free them -- he is on their side. And finally there are "forces in operation" that will lead to slavery's downfall. Douglass doesn't say what those forces are, but I wonder if they were the abolitionists in the audience -- this was Douglass' way of motivating them to keep working to abolish slavery.
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