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.
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.
