Question

read this passage from narrative of the life of frederick douglass. if the lineal descendants of ham are alone to be scripturally enslaved, it is certain that slavery at the south must soon become unscriptural; for thousands are ushered into the world, annually, who, like myself, owe their existence to white fathers, and those fathers most frequently their own masters. what is one effect of douglasss allusion to the biblical story of the sons of ham in his memoir? it allows douglass to admit that some forms of enslavement are acceptable. it lets douglass demonstrate that enslavement harms both slaves and slaveholders. it helps douglass reject the idea that enslavement in america is justified by the bible. it forces douglass to recognize that enslavement has existed for centuries.

Explanation:

Douglass argues that if only lineal descendants of Ham are to be scripturally enslaved, then southern slavery is unscriptural due to the mixed - race children of white masters. This challenges the biblical justification of slavery.

Answer:

It helps Douglass reject the idea that enslavement in America is justified by the Bible.