How does "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” relate to the Declaration of Independence? Douglass’s speech objects to seve
ral points made within the Declaration of Independence. Douglass’s speech quotes the Declaration of Independence liberally and uses it to support every claim. Douglass’s speech proclaims that the treatment of African Americans directly contradicts the Declaration of Independence. Douglass’s speech served as the basis for the Declaration of Independence, which was written soon after his speech was given.
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