LAD #11 - Seneca Falls Declaration

Summarize the Seneca Falls Declaration:

First of all, the Seneca Falls Declaration is broken up into two subtopics, with the first being the Declaration of Sentiments. The Declaration of Sentiments was organized in a very similar way to the well known Declaration of Independence. It addresses a lot of the same lines from the Declaration of Independence, but makes sure to include that not only all men are created equal, but also all women. In doing so it drew in more attention, increased popularity, while at the same time boosting a sense of nationalism. On top of that, it mocks ironically hypocritical male "struggle" for independence while women are being suppressed by the law in their rights. It further copies the Declaration of Independence in listing several grievances, most of which were valid, although some exaggerated to prove a point and add emphasis. This includes topics regarding the lack of a women's suffrage, and the lack of women's civil rights (particularly when it comes to married women); the differing codes of expected behavior set upon men and women; her inability to earn wages equivalent to a male; her inability to partake or have a say in law, medicine, the church, or the government ; and a woman's inability to receive a complete education at college due to law's authority. Finally, the authors admit that they subjected themselves to others' disapproval, but stated that they will continue to petition for their god given rights and their goal is to host more conventions in the future.

In the second section it lists the desires resolutions of the women, in which they state their views on the issues mentioned in the grievances and declare what they believe needs to be accomplished. For example, the women determine that it is their duty to secure their "sacred right to the elective franchise". The authors conclude the Seneca Falls Declaration by mentioning that it is the right and duty of both men and women to promote equality, and thus that the rights of women ought to be achieved.

Harriet Tubman, born into slavery and an era where blacks didn't have equal rights, stood up and fought for what she believed in.