How does the speech "what to the slave is the fourth of july? ” relate to american life during douglass’s time?

a. it celebrates a time-honored tradition.
b. it describes the daily life of many americans.
c. it addresses the need for equality for all people.
d. it explains the forces behind the cause of the civil war.

C.It addresses the need for equality for all people.

C. It addresses the need for equality for all people.

Explanation:

In his speech, Frederick Douglas adresses a reality that was lived in his time, he lived in the 18th century, where there was still slavery in some states and there were african american living in freedom or escaping slavery, his speech was a strong opinion on the need to make all human equal in the United States, and that we don´t have nothing to celebrate in July 4th (Independence day) if we are not all free and equal.

answer: #1 is (a) however

explanation:

the words "slavery," "devils," and "murderer" evoke a sense of disgust.