Question

douglass contrasts the typical american’s view of the fourth of july with enslaved people’s view of the same occasion. what effect did this likely have on white readers?
it likely made them question the literal definition of independence.
it likely made them recognize their own hypocrisy in celebrating the holiday.
it likely made them examine the declaration of independence more closely.
it likely made them become deeply saddened by the brutality of slaveholders.
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Explanation:

Douglass's contrast between white Americans' celebration of July 4th (a symbol of freedom/independence) and enslaved people's experience (lack of freedom) would highlight the hypocrisy of celebrating liberty while enslaving others. Option 1 focuses on literal definition, which is not the main effect. Option 3 is about examining the Declaration, not the core hypocrisy. Option 4 is about sadness over slaveholders' brutality, but the contrast is more about the holiday's irony for enslavers/celebrants. So the best choice is recognizing their own hypocrisy in celebrating.

Answer:

B. It likely made them recognize their own hypocrisy in celebrating the holiday.