Comparison Between the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions

All in all, the Declaration of Sentiments harbors many similarities and key differences with the the Declaration of Independence to develops its argument. The position of women is the driving force of the similarities and differences of both documents. These prominent differences and similarities that helps develop Stanton’s argument can be found within both documents introductory paragraphs, the series of grievances, and the selection of words used. From these sections, Stanton

Upon landing on the beach of Plymouth aboard the Mayflower in 1620, our ancestors were quick to form the Mayflower Compact, a document of self-government. Now on the Twenty-Third of March, 1775, Patrick Henry has lead the cry for sovereignty and for war against Britain. Many of us now are divided over a controversy that has left us skeptical of our fellow colonist. The congressmen in Richmond, Virginia have heard Henry’s exclamation, as he spoke of freedom from Britain and the need for war. Henry argues that the British are preparing for war, that our peace agreements have been in vain, and it's our duty to fight for the noble cause of liberty. So let us not extenuate the matter any further and rather discuss the means in which we strive to free ourselves from the grasp of the Parliament. The time is upon us to take action, because if we are to fight in order to keep our freedom and prosperity, is there really anything else to lose. While the thought of war is inconceivable, we will no longer stand the despotic and oppressive ways of the

Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s whole work is an allusion to the “Declaration of Independence” in both structure and tone. The “Declaration of Independence” illustrates the injustices King George III inflicted on the American colonists. Due to the wrongful inequality toward this group of individuals, they claimed sovereignty. Similarly, there is a necessity for the

There are many important documents in history that have influenced the lives of women today, but possibly none more important than the “Declaration of Sentiments” by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The declaration was able to make an extremely strong and memorable impact, not only for the ideas presented in it, but also for its strong rhetoric and use of figurative language such as anaphora and syntax; also, notable is its imitation of the “Declaration of Independence”. Though written over one hundred years ago, the declaration written at the Seneca Falls Convention addressing women’s rights has made influences still felt today including but not limited to the right to vote, gender equality in the eyes of the law, and even just simple things such as women wearing pants or the confidence of young girls.

Women had been fighting for equal rights for many years, because women had been suppressed and unfairly differentiated within many fields of the society. The Declaration of Sentiments written by Elizabeth Cady Santon reveals the inequality of the nature of gender relationships in nineteenth century America.

During this time the articles of confederation were in motion, these proved to be a failure as they called for a confederacy which placed sovereign power in the hands of the states. It was this anchored bias that had been imbedded into the American will against anything reflecting English parliament that almost lead to Americas ruin. “For the colonists having dealt with the British Crown and the unfair parliament they feared they might create yet another out-of-touch, national government”( Colbert, 92). Thus, came the idea of the Declaration of Independence. It was Thomas Jefferson who was to write this declaration due to him being a Virginian, well educated man, and a better writer than John Adams. “Congress cut off about a quarter of it” (Colbert, 92) due to its remarks about the repeal of the importation of slaves and too personal remarks about the tyranny of King George. Jefferson received a life lesson from Franklin about how “Whenever in one's power, to avoid becoming the draughtsman of papers to be reviewed by a public body”(Colbert, 93). Although Jefferson speaks of an abhorrence of slavery, many historians believe him to be two-faced on the

Prior to the Declaration of Independence and the conception of the United States that the present day knows, English colonists were facing unfair treatment from their mother country. This mistreatment escalated to a breaking point, where certain men were proposing a war to rebel against Britain. One of these men was Patrick Henry, a respected and passionate revolutionary. In his speech to the Virginia Convention Henry uses ethos, pathos, and logos to support his argument that Americans should wage war against Britain.

A promising colony started struggling for its freedom from British rule in 1775. In The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson’s message is clear: America should be governed by the people, and ran in favor of them. He envisioned a country of unity that was free from Britain’s rule. To make this dream a reality, he required a document that exposed the king’s tyranny, and to spark further rebellion. Using eloquent speech, ethos, pathos, and other rhetorical devices, he was able to do so.

Thomas Jefferson was very determined person with well written document during the British Tyranny. The document, he listed was to inspire and spread his idea to fight for independence against British rule. (Sentence model 5) Although many colonies were at the disagreement on whether to fight for independence or not, Jefferson still decided to take action to change those opinions. Thomas Jefferson wanted to unite the 13 colonies through the common problem that they all have faced, as reason towards freedom. In“Declaration of Independence” Thomas Jefferson successfully uses appeals to logos, appeals to pathos, and appeals to ethos to encourage his point toward freedom, for the other colonists to be encouraged. (sentence model 7) For their choice, to either wage war against Britain for freedom or face the tyranny rule.

Thomas Jefferson was a very determined person with well-written document during the British Tyranny. The document, he listed was to inspire and spread his idea on the topic for independence against British rule. Although many colonies were at the disagreement on whether to fight for independence or not, Jefferson still decided to take action to change those opinions. Thomas Jefferson wanted to unite the 13 colonies through the common problem that they all have faced, as reason towards freedom. In“Declaration of Independence” Thomas Jefferson successfully uses appeals to logos, appeals to pathos, and appeals to ethos to encourage his point toward freedom, for the other colonists to be encouraged in their decision to fight for independence against British rule.

The last sentence is of great importance and power because of its order and vocabulary. “…we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”(DOI Last Paragraph) Jefferson uses the word “mutually” that naturally provided the sense that the Declaration is a unified effort by the people and there were many prestigious names that signed the Declaration and gave strength to the document with their support. Then the pledge of the Lives and Fortunes of all those that sign it and most importantly their sacred Honor. Lives and fortunes are worthy mentioning in providing a rhetorical body to the closing statement, but the greatest of the three things mentioned is the sacred Honor. Honor in the 18th century had an entirely different meaning than today and was taken much more seriously. When people would pledge in the court back in the 18th century they pledged on their Honor, not on the Bible. “The concept of honor (and its cognates fame and glory) exerted a powerful hold on the eighteenth-century mind.” (Stylistic Artistry) The mentioning of honor tied everything back together to insinuate that this Declaration again is a course in Human Events and was unavoidable. It provides the reader with a sense that the Revolution is a noble idea or a mandate from Heaven. The Declaration of Independence is

Thomas Jefferson was one of the most influential presidents in the United States of America. Jefferson is most well-known for his Declaration of Independence, an act where the state explains it’s separations with Great Britain for Liberty. Jefferson is also very well known for his many correspondents throughout his life span. Jefferson wrote a total of eighteen thousand letters, mostly to the Library of Congress and as well to other federalist. When writing any sort of message, they can get an idea of who you really are. It explains the mindset and style of your writing. Jefferson’s personality, motives and state of mind are all told in each correspondent by several factors. These letters line a story to be told in how affective Jefferson was in his writing. All the authors that will be mentioned studied different pieces of Thomas Jefferson’s letters. They’re ideas are all similar regarding what defined Jefferson as a great letters writer, how certain acts were established by society writing their letters to Jefferson (understanding his thought process). We will centralize our answer with the ideas that each of the authors have talked about as Jefferson is quite the unusual president with little knowledge on his

Through glances of five periods during Thomas Jefferson’s life, Joseph highlights Jefferson’s paradoxes, inconsistencies, and basic ideologies and theories that pressed his main decisions and governance style throughout his lifetime. These clarify the development of his character and political views and create a fascinating biography on this captivating president. Joseph Ellis studied at the College of William and Mary and Yale University and has focused his writing on early president biographies. His interests on this subject include how these men impacted their times and how they were affected by them. He emphasizes character in these profiles, especially in his most acknowledged works, Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation and American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson.

As in the words of Joseph J. Ellis, author of A Legacy of Myth and Contradiction, Thomas Jefferson was a "flawed great man." Jefferson's greatest flaw was the contradiction between his words and actions. For example, as the author of the Declaration of Independence, he stated that all men are created equal. This is negated by the fact that he owned many slaves of his own and refused to emancipate them. Jefferson might have been flawed as all great men are, but we cannot allow these flaws to cloud his influence on modern politics. He taught future presidents that the best way to manipulate people is to remind them that it is okay to have different opinions because everyone ultimately wants the same result. For instance, in 2007 President Obama promised he would completely remove troops from Iraq. This promise significantly boosted polls in Obama’s favor because the removal of Iraqi troops is a topic that more than half of the country agrees on. This relates back to Jefferson’s teaching because like Jefferson, Obama made a promise that

Wars and protests do not typically go unjustified and resolve as if they were something insignificant. War takes rebellious individuals that believe in something and trust that there is always room for improvement and change. These movements take leaders and followers that are brave enough to stand out and stand up to others. Wars can arise with various motives, such as a battle for freedom and fair treatment.Patrick Henry was a leading figure in the kickstart of the American Revolution and its era. The American Revolution was the first time Americans fought for their independence. Tensions grew between the 13 colonies and the colonial government until the colonies decided they had to intervene.Through his speech, “Give me Liberty”, Patrick Henry protests the British's cruel and oppressive control and brings attention to the American struggle to self-govern and for liberty. Henry persuades his audience to take action and revolt by applying an emotional appeal, using rhetorical questions to italicize grievances received from Britain and its tyranny, and by repeating strong phrases.