What does Douglas hope to accomplish in "the hypocrisy of American slavery A. He wants to convince his audience that it is wrong to celebrate independence while denying freedom to slaves
B. He would like to give his audience information about the terrible practice of south American and old-world nations.
C. He intends to provoke his listeners by accusing them of immortality and their nation of inhumane crimes.
D. He wishes to reflect on the historical significance of the united states declaring its independence and its principles of equality

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.