Generally speaking, it would be tat "b. They have helped provide more money for social services and welfare programs," that is not a characteristic of modern global corporations, since such corporations tend to be very "selfish" when it comes to their money.
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 :)
<span>Cross of Gold speech. The Cross of Gold speech was
delivered by William Jennings Bryan, a former United States
Representative from Nebraska, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on July 9, 1896. </span>