The Declaration of Sentiments relates to Frederick Douglass' "5th of July Speech" because both are taking a jab at how the the Declaration of Independence says that everyone should have rights yet many groups of people don't have these rights.
Frederick Douglass' "5th of July" Speech Summary: Douglas came to Rochester to give a speech about the celebration of Independence Day. He questions the extent of the freedom that is provided from the Declaration of Independence. People of color in the United states are not included in the 4th of July celebrations, and do not enjoy the liberties, prosperity, and independence that everyone else celebrates in the US. Because the 4th of July is only for the whites, it is mockery. It mocks the black because they are subordinated by the whites who celebrate equality and independence on this day. Douglass then goes on by denouncing slavery in the name of humanity, the Bible, and the Constitution as the greatest sin in all America. Overall, the 4th on July to a slave is an injustice and victimization of blacks. The celebration that is Independence Day is used to cover up the hideous crimes of the country. According to Douglass, America is the most guilty country in the world. Despite all of this, Douglass hopes that America will eventually outlaw slavery because of its democratic principles found in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
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