...te a passage of the scripture: “He that knoweth his master’s will, and doeth it not, shall be beaten with many stripes” (99). This shows that he uses the Bible to justify his pain and suffering onto the slave who does not obey her master. Douglass states, “I assert most unhesitatingly, that the religion of the south is a mere covering for the most horrid crimes, --- a justifier of the most appalling barbarity,--- a sanctifier of the most hateful frauds--- and a dark shelter under, which the darkest , foulest, grossest, and most infernal deeds of slaveholders find the strongest protection” (117). For completing these horrid crimes, slaveholders don’t feel bad for their sinful deeds because they feel like scriptures in the Bible support their abuse. In the narrative, Douglass explains how female slaves were victimized because of they were weaker and easier to abuse.
Foner, P. S. (2003). Frederick Douglass on Slavery and the Civil War. In F. Douglass, & P. S. Foner. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications Inc.
Foner, Eric. "Frederick Douglass on the Desire for Freedom." Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History. New York: W.W. Norton, 2005. 197-200. Print.
Garrison expressed his sympathy for slaves and quickly urged the public to abolish slavery so uprisings, like Nat Turner, will not occur again. He says, “The blood of millions of her sons cries aloud for redress! IMMEDIATE EMANCIPATION can alone save her from the vengeance of Heaven, and cancel the debt of ages!” Six months before the rebellion, Garrison wrote am article called To the public, which loudly expressed the need to abolish slavery because it was a sin and morally wrong. Garrison says, “I am in earnest—I will not equivocate—I will not excuse—I will not retreat a single inch—AND I WILL BE HEARD” and included a poem. In the poem he took an oath to never stop fighting to abolish slavery. He says, “I swear, while life-blood warms my throbbing veins, Still to oppose and thwart, with heart and hand, Thy brutalising sway-till Afric’s chains”. Turner’s rebellion took place and Garrison’s article gained more support to abolish slavery. In 1932, Garrison helped organized the American Anti-Slavery Society. Although Nat Turner’s rebellion was not successful, his rebellion caused a series of laws that made it harder for any black person in Virginia, which led abolitionist to have a deeper involvement in the abolition
Walker, Barrington. “Slavery and Anti-slavery in the Age of the American Revolution.” Lecture 10, Queen's University, Kingston, February 3, 2014.
Slavery can be followed in time as far back as when settlement began in America. The first town established in the New World was Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, and the first slave arrived on the continent in 1619. European pioneers that colonized North America brought slaves with them to help settle the new land, work their plantations growing valuable cash crops such as tobacco and sugar, and to cook and clean in their homes. Most people didn 't see slavery as a problem at this time because it was quite rare in the New World with only a few wealthy landowners who owned slaves, however, public opinion changed through time.
Stowe, Harriet Beecher. Uncle Tom's Cabin, Or, Life among the Lowly. Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest, 1991. Print.
Stowe, Harriet Beecher. Uncle Tom's Cabin, Or Life Among the Lowly. New York: Sterling, 2012. Print
In his speech “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? Douglass essentially states that fighting to end slavery is standing with God. Those who stand with slaves do right by God.
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, and Christopher G. Diller. Uncle Tom's Cabin, Or, Life among the Lowly. Peterborough, Ont.: Broadview, 2009. Print.
Russell B. Nye: Fettered Freedom: Civil Liberties and the Slavery Controversy, 1830-1860. East Lansing, Mich., 1949
The effectiveness and excellent structure of Frederick Douglass’ Fourth of July speech is apparent. His rhetorical arguments served as powerful rebuts to opposing contentions and forced his audience to consider the undeniable error in their nation’s policy and approach regarding slavery. Douglass also compelled his audience to take his words seriously by establishing his credibility, recognizing his audience, and skillfully constructing and executing his speech. The end product of his efforts became a provocative speech at the time and a historical delivery in the future. Douglass succeeded in giving a speech that clearly and effectively argued the absurdity of the institution of slavery in America, leaving it up to his audience to consider his position and decide for themselves how to act in the future.
Also known as the Second Great Awakening, the Abolitionist Movement swept through the colonies in the early 1830’s. This was a movement to abolish slavery and to give blacks their freedom as citizens. Many men and women, free and enslaved, fought for this cause and many were imprisoned or even killed for speaking out. If it were not for these brave people, slavery would still exist today. The Abolitionist Movement paved the way in eradicating slavery by pursuing moral and political avenues, providing the foundation for the Underground Railroad, and creating a voice for African Americans.
Stowe, Harriet Beecher. Uncle Tom's Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly. New York: Penguin Books, 1981.