Why does Douglass use allusions to the Declaration of Independence in his
speech?
O A. They underscore the need for the North and South to compromise
on the issue of slavery.
B. They help Douglass prove he is literate.
C. They make slavery seem to be a necessary evil for the continued
independence of the country.
D. They make it difficult for his audience to defend slavery when
considered in the context of that document.
