How does the speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” relate to life in the United States during Douglass’s time?

Frederick Douglass uses the Fourth of July to expose the contradiction between American ideals of liberty and the continued enslavement of Black people. His speech calls for equality and freedom for all, rather than simply celebrating the holiday or describing everyday life. The best answer is “It addresses the need for equality for all people.”

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