Week 4

Stephen was the first to post. He starts by giving background on the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions. At the convention, the women were able to revise the Declaration of Sentiments to give women more rights. He concludes that this was one of the earliest steps that were taken in order for women in America to be seen as equals.

Adam’s important point was a quote. He states that the quote “shows the whole purpose of this convention’s goal of moving towards equal rights for women.” He speaks about this being a step forward, for women, towards the “right to life, liberty, and the upmost important right of all to have their pursuit to happiness.” Adam brings up the point that America used to be male dominated and that women were gaining some rights that were not given to them.

Becca chose an important woman that had a lot to do with women’s rights, Elizabeth Cady Stanton. She states that Stanton fought for what she believed to be right. She was among the women that helped to draft the Declaration of Sentiments. However, she did so without the support of her husband and close friend, Lucretia Mott. Stanton stood her ground and fought for the equality of women.

Jacob relates this article to Adam and Eve. He says that the Creator created one man and one woman. They were created at the same time. He believes that this is an important part to the article because if man and woman were created at the same time they should be treated equally. He concludes by saying that men and women should be equal and that this convention helped women’s rights.