The rule about subjects joined by 'and' is that there must be a subject-verb agreement. This means that if the subject is singular, then the verb must be also singular. On the other hand, if the subject is plural that means the verb must also be plural.
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Douglass advocated equal justice and rights, as well as citizenship, for blacks. He begins his speech by modestly apologizing for being nervous in front of the crowd and recognizes that he has come a long way since his escape from slavery.
Foxface Was lifted by a hovercraft when a cannon shot, so I’m pretty sure it was Foxface.