Question

read what frederick douglass said about fourth of july celebrations, and then answer the question. according to douglass, what should americans think about while they celebrate their independence? the millions of enslaved people who are not yet free those who betrayed the country by committing treason the people who died fighting for independence fellow citizens, above your national, tumultuous joy, i hear the mournful wail of millions, whose chains are heavy and grievous... to forget them... would be treason most scandalous and shocking. —frederick douglass, july 4, 1852

Explanation:

Frederick Douglass's quote mentions the "mournful wail of millions, whose chains [are] heavy and grievous" referring to enslaved people not yet free during the July 4th celebrations. The other options don't align: "those who betrayed..." is incorrect as enslaved people weren't betrayers, "the people who died..." is not the focus here, and "reason" is irrelevant. So the correct option is about the millions of enslaved people not yet free.

Answer:

A. the millions of enslaved people who are not yet free