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Abolition Fanaticism in New York

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In his powerful speech, Abolition Fanaticism in New York, Frederick Douglass, the renowned African American abolitionist and social reformer, passionately denounces the institution of slavery and criticizes the prevailing attitudes in New York that perpetuated racial inequality.

Douglass begins by addressing the charge of "fanaticism" often leveled at abolitionists. He argues that the term is often used to silence and discredit those who challenge the status quo, and that it is particularly dangerous when used to justify the enslavement of human beings.

Douglass then goes on to describe the horrors of slavery in unflinching detail. He recounts the physical and psychological abuse that enslaved people endured, as well as the economic and political system that underpinned the institution. He also challenges the common belief that slavery was a necessary evil, arguing that it was a morally repugnant system that had no place in a civilized society.

In addition to his critique of slavery, Douglass also criticizes the hypocrisy of the American people, who claimed to be champions of liberty while at the same time condoning the enslavement of millions of their fellow citizens. He also criticizes the northern states for their complicity in slavery, arguing that their economic ties to the South made them complicit in the perpetuation of the institution.

Douglass's speech is a powerful indictment of slavery and a call for immediate abolition. It is also a powerful reminder of the importance of fighting against injustice and inequality, even when the odds seem insurmountable.

© 2023 SAGA Egmont (Ebook): 9788728384626

Release date

Ebook: January 18, 2023

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