Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?

How does this rhetorical question contribute to the passage's central idea?

It encourages African Americans to discuss the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

It reinforces the idea that the rights given to others are not extended to African Americans.

It reveals that Douglass has an in-depth knowledge of the Declaration of Independence.

It gives the rest of the speech importance by referring to a famous historical document.

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Irvin Pittman

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16 May, 12:29

Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?

How does this rhetorical question contribute to the passage's central idea?

It encourages African Americans to discuss the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

It reinforces the idea that the rights given to others are not extended to African Americans.

It reveals that Douglass has an in-depth knowledge of the Declaration of Independence.

It gives the rest of the speech importance by referring to a famous historical document.

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Meadow Espinoza · Answer 1

When referring to 'us' it would be better if you stated the minority or majority.

Anyway, The entire American Government was made to support the white man. There is no such thing as equality or political justice, nor is what remains of it supporting others.

2) It reinforces the idea that the rights given to others are not extended to African Americans

p. s. Maybe write on the margin of the paper (beside the second question) : Rights were only given to the white man, thats why in many situations the white women would find themselves in an aliance with the African Americans - it was fueled by a want/need for freedom.