Flashcard on the Declaration of Sentiments

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What does the word 'degraded' mean?

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Corrupted; reduced in quality

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In the context of the Declaration of Sentiments, what does 'oppressed' mean?

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Deprived of rights

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What does the Declaration of Sentiments list?

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16 grievances

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What does it mean to be 'endowed'?

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Naturally provided with a quality, ability, or asset

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What is 'suffrage'?

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The right to vote in political elections

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What is the significance of the Declaration of Sentiments?

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

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Who authored the Declaration of Sentiments?

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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When was the Declaration of Sentiments presented?

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In 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention.

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What was one of the main grievances listed in the Declaration of Sentiments?

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Women were denied the right to vote.

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What does 'equality' mean in the context of the Declaration of Sentiments?

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The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.