1) Who was Angelina Grimke? How does her background influence the credibility of this speech?
2) To whom was she speaking and from where? Contained within parentheses throughout the source, are recorded the public reactions to her words. Does knowing these reactions impact your view of her speech?
3) What was Grimke's overall message?
4) This speech was delivered in May 1838. The following day, the venue from which she spoke was deliberately burned down. What does that relate to you about the historical significance of this source?