English

Pugsley

22 July, 20:50

What is most likely the speaker's intent in this excerpt from the speech?

A.

to convey the horrors and barbarity faced by millions of slaves due to the oppressive laws of the state

B.

to criticize the white population for celebrating liberty while enforcing slavery on the black population

C.

to mock the white population's arrogance about the superiority of their race compared to the black slaves

D.

to question the beliefs and principles on which the US Constitution was formed

E.

to criticize the nation for not allowing the black slaves to participate in their celebration of Independence Day