Declaration of Sentiments

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What does the Declaration of Sentiments say about the different code of morals given to men and women?

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Moral delinquencies which exclude women from society are not only tolerated but deemed insignificant in men.

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What was the reason for The Declaration of Sentiments?

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Woman's rights.

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Which point does Elizabeth Cady Stanton make about taxation in her speech?

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Women pay taxes but are not recognized or represented in government.

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When was The Declaration of Sentiments written?

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1848.

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Why does the Declaration of Sentiments use quotes from the Declaration of Independence?

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To remind men that they said everyone was created equal in The Declaration of Independence.

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Sentiments?

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

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What event is often associated with the writing of the Declaration of Sentiments?

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The Seneca Falls Convention.

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Sentiments in the women's rights movement?

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It marked the beginning of the organized women's rights movement in the United States.

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What was one of the main demands made in the Declaration of Sentiments?

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The right to vote for women.

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How did the Declaration of Sentiments address the issue of education for women?

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It called for equal educational opportunities for women.