Primary Source Analysis #2 In “Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions: Women’s Rights Convention, Held at Seneca Falls, 19-20 July 1848,” we are provided with a primary source that was created on 4 July 1848 by an abolitionist and prominent figure of the early women’s rights movement, Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The source contained lengthy and detailed information on resolution and grievance; immediate demand for equal social status and legal rights for women, including the right to vote. The primary
Equality for Women Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s “Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions” set a strong foundation that began the movement towards equality for women. Since her declaration was first presented at the Seneca Falls Convention, there has been considerable improvement in women’s rights. Although most issues she originally brought up have been resolved, there are a few that still need improvement, including the wage gap between men and women, representation in the workforce, and self-image
difference but they were scared. In the beginning of “The Declaration of Sentiments” Stanton put forth that no one should be treated differently, god did not put men to take charge over women. Men and women were created equally and should treat one another as just. The government has fail to help this matter so the women have to stand up on their own and do something about the inequality amongst women and men. Stanton stated in her Declaration that the government is castrated by men and men along. (Forham
Claim: The Declaration of Sentiments improved on the grievances from the Declaration of Independence. Evidence: The Declaration of Sentiments: The Declaration of Sentiments is a document written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton regarding the 19th Amendment. The Declaration outlines the rights that American women should have. The Declaration of Sentiments was written at Seneca Falls Convention in New York in July of 1848. Her purpose of writing this document was to support the issue of women’s rights
religious upheaval known as the Second Great Awakening” (DeBlasio). “The Declaration of Sentiments is a document drafted primarily by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and signed in 1848 by 68 women and 32 men, 100 out of some 300 attendees at the first women's rights convention, in Seneca Falls, New York, now known as the Seneca Falls Convention” (“Declaration”). “Formatted similarly to the Declaration of Independence, the Declaration Of Sentiments and Resolutions states the feelings of women who at this time had
In Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s text “Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions,” she states her opinion and the opinion of other women of her time, about The Declaration of Independence and that it is a demand for freedom to one-half the entire race. Which was all men. This text really connects to me and I agree with her view on the subject of The Declaration of Independence. In the beginning of Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions Stanton starts off with a statement about how the course of human
The primary source I am analyzing is the Declaration of Sentiments adopted at Seneca Falls Convention in 1848. This source was from the Seneca Falls Convention which was the first woman's rights convention of the 19th century. Women at this time were coming to the realization that they deserved the same legal rights as men, such as the right to vote or own property. Since this was from the first convention, I assume that the sentiments were recent frustrations and were refined or added to as the
once said (Hillinger). The document “Declaration of Sentiments” by Elizabeth Cady Stanton was written for the women’s rights convention at Seneca Falls in 1848. This document was signed by 68 women and 32 men; this was the beginning of the women’s rights movement. This document explains how women aren’t treated as equals like men were. It lists accusations towards men and how women had few legal rights and no career opportunities. By mimicking the Declaration of Independence, Stanton wanted to express
The two documents “Letter to John Adams” and “Declaration of Sentiments of the Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention” are both historical documents that helped start the women’s rights movements. “Lettter to John Adams” is a letter written to founding father John Adams by his wife Abigail. “Declaration of Sentiments” was written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton for the first Women’s Rights Convention. The two documents were very similar, but they have a few key differences. “Letter to John Adams” was
Elizabeth Cady Stanton drafted a document, titled the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, that addressed the several issues that women faced in American society. Decades prior to the convention, founding fathers gathered together and wrote the Declaration of Independence, which became an example for the Declaration of Sentiments. Stanton modified a few words and phrases from the Declaration of Independence’s Preamble and Declaration of Natural Rights so that it would match her causes. However
Modern History Sourcebook rights an article called The Declaration of Sentiments. The article is a speech given by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a women’s rights activist. Stanton gave her remarks of womens rights in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848. Stantons remarks help her become one of the most well known speakers. In this strong speech, Stanton tries to persuade the public that women should be treated equally and have the same rights as men. She wanted to start this process by stopping the cruel
In the documents, “The Declaration of Independence” by Thomas Jefferson, and “The Declaration of Sentiments” by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, they both the concept of equality but they vary their differences. The most notable difference between the two documents is their message’s intended audience. For instance, in “The Declaration of Independence,” Jefferson aims its grievances at the King of England and addresses him by implying that, “He has obstructed the Administration of Justice” and “He has dissolved
The Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions are essays written by Thomas Jefferson and Elizabeth Cady Stanton respectively. These essays convey the authors’ thoughts and feelings with a statement of their philosophy, a list of grievances, and a formal declaration. The Declaration of Independence was written in 1776 to declare the colonies’ independence from Great Britain. This was a very bold statement for the forefathers of our country to make. By signing the
The “Declaration of Sentiments” and “Declaration of Independence” are documents written to show equality of women and men. They both have the same common theme, rights and equality. In the “Declaration of Sentiments” it explains the struggles for women with voting rights, getting an education, and having different morals than men. Why are women so feminized ? Why are men shown to have all the power? Anyone has the right to rule, no matter the gender because everyone is equal to one another.
The Declaration of Sentiments, a document written by activists Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucrietia Mott, discusses injustices towards woman and the rights that have been withheld from them, such as voting and denied admittance into colleges. Stanton and Mott want readers, primarily men, to understand, to take action, and to fight against the opression that has been put on women of all ages, race and religion in the United States. Without the help of Stanton and Mott, womens rights may have been
This document was written in an imitating style of the Declaration of Independence and consisted of 15 grievances of woman in regards to woman’s rights and the actions of men that affect these rights. Some of the text was altered from the Declaration of Independence to improve upon and press the point of equality. For example, ‘and women’ was added to state that “we hold these truths to be self evident
From past to present, various groups have bonded together and have made several declarations to put forth their arguments. To this, in order to make their argument effective, speakers have developed various ways to present and shape their argument for their audience. Throughout the texts, The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, and The Declaration of Sentiments, written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, both speakers similarly shaped and presented their arguments to persuade their
SENECA FALLS DECLARATION OF SENTIMENTS AND RESOLUTION, JULY 19, 1848 SENECA FALLS DECLARATION OF SENTIMENTS AND RESOLUTION, JULY 19, 1848 Seneca Fall Declaration of Sentiments is a political text created on the 19th of July in 1848, in New York City. It has a political nature but its goal is to change the laws regarding women rights. It happened in the Democratic Era of United States that lasted from 1828 to 1840. During that period, there was a development of universal manhood suffrage
United States is crucial for growth, prosperity, and understanding how the society we live in came to be. Which is why documentation of important events throughout the development of America is extremely critical. Without documents such as Declaration of Sentiments by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Letter to an English Abolitionist by James Henry Hammond, Americans today would not get a first person perspective from issues that our nation has endured. The First Amendment in the Constitution ensures freedom
the Declaration of Sentiments, which bears witness to the determination and strength of the early American women’s rights movement. The article, which was mostly written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and was influenced by the language and organization of the U.S, Declaration of Independence, boldly declared the inherent rights of women and demanded equality in all areas of life. In the 19th century, women experienced widespread discrimination and inequality; in these circumstances, the Declaration of