Question

Why did the women of Seneca Falls choose to echo the language in the Declaration of Independence? Write one sentence to explain your answer.

Answer 1

They were declaring their own independence.

They were claiming that the Declaration of Independence applied to women as well as men.

They were pointing out that men claimed rights for themselves that were denied to women.

They were appealing to the patriotism and emotions of the public.

Answer 2

The women of the Seneca Falls Convention choose to echo the language of the Declaration of Independence for multiple reasons including:

A) Evoke an emotional response- The Declaration of Independence is often referred to in important speeches as a way to remind Americans of the reasoning for why we became a free nation during the late 18th century.

B) Show that they deserve similar rights to men- The Declaration of Independence says that "all men" are created equal. The women of this convention changed that wording to say that all people are equally and deserve equal treatment in the eyes of the law.