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Primary Source Reading: The Declaration of SentimentsAdapted from U.S. History I EdGenuity assignment Elizabeth Cady Stanton modeled the Declaration of Sentiments on Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence.For this assignment, you will read excerpts from each declaration. This will help you to understand the arguments that Stanton was making. It will also help you to compare and contrast both of these important documents.Who is Stanton referring to when she writes about “one portion of the family of man”?MenWomenChildrenSlavesWhy did Stanton use a different phrase instead of “one people”?She was not talking about Americans.She did not like Jefferson’s writing style.She wanted to make it clear she was talking about women. Look at the underlined portion of each quote.Is Stanton seeking the same goal as Jefferson?What is Stanton’s goal?For women to achieve a new position in societyFor women to avoid changes to their positionsFor women to create a society separate from men Read the two quotes.The identical sections of the two documents both say that their argument is based on which laws? (choose all that apply)The laws of natureThe laws of peopleThe laws of GodThe laws of BritainLook at the underlined portions of the quotes. *Note: the word impel means “to force”What is the main point that each author is making in these quotes?The opinions of mankind force the authors to agree with the way things are.People should declare their support for the causes the authors are writing about.They need to explain the reasons why people should support their causes. Read each quote. What words did Stanton add to the line from the Declaration of Independence?According to Stanton, both men and women are created __________ and have ____________ rights. Read this quote. *Note: “Her” refers to all American women and “he” refers to men.Look carefully at all of the underlined words. Based on the context of this quote, what does “elective franchise” mean?CitizenshipLawmakingThe right to voteBased on this meaning, what is Stanton arguing in favor of?Women should be made US citizens.Women should have the right to vote.Women should be legislators. Read this quote. *Note: monopolized means “taken control of” and scanty remuneration means “little pay”.What point is Stanton trying to make in this quote?Women are not allowed to hire other people because only men are employers.Women can only follow careers that do not pay well.There are not many jobs available to women and those jobs that are available do not pay well.Now that you have carefully compared each document, identify two ways in which the Declaration of Sentiments is similar to the Declaration of Independence. Answer in complete sentences. ................
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