Which of the following sentences best describes Douglass's opinion about slavery?

Slavery degrades the slaveholder by killing his or her conscience.

Slavery prevents slave children from reaching their potential.

Slavery is degrading to both the slaveholder and the enslaved.

Slavery makes even the kindest people cruel and heartless.

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Isai Hubbard

23 January, 21:05

Which of the following sentences best describes Douglass's opinion about slavery?

Slavery degrades the slaveholder by killing his or her conscience.

Slavery prevents slave children from reaching their potential.

Slavery is degrading to both the slaveholder and the enslaved.

Slavery makes even the kindest people cruel and heartless.

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Slavery is degrading to both the slaveholder and the enslaved. Both slaveholder and slave are affected by the system. Slaveholders become ruthless and treat their slaves cruelly to compel them to obey. Slaves are robbed by opportunities and are devoid of hope due to the everyday plight that they have to endure.