The fourth of July is the day of freedom for the people of America. In the speech, Douglas comments on the celebration of the day and says that to celebrate such a day is very ironical. He says that the celebration of freedom which the people are celebrating is in reality still under slavery. Hopefully this helps :)
<h2><em>How did the trade routes of the Muslim Empire impact their economy?</em></h2>
- <em>The expanse of the Islamic <u>Empire allowed merchants to trade goods all the way from China to Europe</u>. Many merchants became quite wealthy and powerful. Muslim trade routes extended throughout much of Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia (including China and India).</em>
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A series of foreign invasions affected Mughal Empire very badly. Attacks by Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali, which were themselves the consequences of the weakness of the Empire, drained the Empire of its wealth, ruined its trade and industry in the North, and almost destroyed its military power.
