Declaration of Sentiments & Resolutions Elizabeth Cady Stanton

What is the main argument presented in the passage regarding the treatment of women by men in positions of power?

• Women are treated equally by men in power.

• Women are often mistreated by men in power.

• Men in power are indifferent towards women.

• Women are given preferential treatment by men in power.

According to the passage, what has history shown about mankind's response to suffering?

• They are more disposed to suffer while evils are sufferable.

• They immediately seek to abolish the forms to which they are accustomed.

• They are quick to overthrow governments that cause suffering.

• They prefer to endure suffering rather than change established forms.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the term "elective franchise" refer to in the passage?

• The right to own property.

• The right to vote.

• The right to free speech.

• The right to a fair trial.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How has the law treated married women, according to the passage?

• As equal partners in marriage.

• As civilly dead.

• As independent individuals.

• As property owners.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What power does the law give to husbands over their wives, as mentioned in the passage?

• The power to vote on their behalf.

• The power to deprive them of their liberty.

• The power to manage their property.

• The power to represent them in court.

What does the term "despotism" mean as used in the passage?

• A form of government where power is shared equally.

• The exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

• A system where laws are created by the people.

• The fair and just treatment of all citizens.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term "candid" mean as used in the passage?

• Deceptive and misleading.

• Truthful and straightforward.

• Complicated and confusing.

• Secretive and hidden.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term "chastisement" mean as used in the passage?

• Reward.

• Punishment.

• Forgiveness.

• Praise.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the text?

• Desperate and pleading

• Formal and firm

• Angry and defensive

• Bitter and mocking

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Such has been the patient sufferance of the women under this government" (Paragraph 2)

• "He has withheld from her rights which are given to the most ignorant and degraded men—both natives and foreigners." (Paragraph 6)

• "He has made her, if married, in the eye of the law, civilly dead." (Paragraph 8)

• "...in view of the unjust laws above mentioned... we insist that they have immediate admission to all the rights and privileges which belong to them as citizens of these United States." (Paragraph 20)

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1