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The principle of equality in 1776 meant the most to white rich American males. Our government has changed so much since 1776 that equality means both men and women alike. “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men and women are created equal.” Women and men stated at the Declaration of Sentiments

The declaration states that men have had "absolute tyranny" over women throughout all of history, and it is this idea that has prevented the progression of women's abilities an talents.1 The declaration continues to say that women have been robbed of their inalienable rights, rights to hold property, representation in government, an education, job opportunities, and many other rights that have only been applicable to men in the past.2 The ideas and concepts suggested in the Seneca Falls Declaration evoked strong feelings of equality among women, and it also sparked anger amongst men.

“All men are created equal”, One of the famous quotes from the Declaration of the Independence, ever since it was created in 1776. This document that has established our country. Written by Thomas Jefferson himself and revised by John Adam and Benjamin Franklin, where they were able to establish the reasons why the United States needed there independence with their ideals of equality, unalienable rights, consent of the governed, and the right to alter or abolish government. These are all really important to follow because they each have a purpose but the one that I believe is most important would be equality. I believe that it is because it's something we really haven’t been able to understand over the following years.

When Thomas Jefferson wrote the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, it became one of his greatest legacies. In the first line he wrote, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" (U.S. Constitution, paragraph 2). Jefferson wrote these words to give inspiration to future generations in the hopes that they would be able to change what he either would or could not. The word “men” in the Declaration in the early 1700 and 1800’s meant exactly that, but even then it only was true for some men, not all. Women, children, and other segments of the population such as slaves and Native Americans were clearly not included. Jefferson himself was a slave owner and held the belief that women were

The ideals in the Declaration were not fulfilled because women did not have equal political or social rights, or even a bare minimum say in the issues that dominated society. Document 1 is a fantastic example of this, and states the inequality in its text- “It is considered improper for women to speak in public.” Published in 1848, it provides context for the Seneca Falls convention that would occur to bring attention to the issue of lack of human rights for women. Women had little to no say in society at the time, which then meant that their words had no value and that their opinions would never be considered as salient as those of men. This can be considered the definition of inequality, thought the Declaration of independence says otherwise. Document 3 makes a similar claim to that of the previous document, that women’s voices held no significance- “...He has made her, if married, in the eye of the law, civilly dead.” Women, after marriage, were considered bound to their husbands and his needs. There was no need for a woman to engage in outside activities at that time, and therefore she was to stay home and take care of the children. This meant that women had little opportunity to go as far as men with politically-oriented lives could. This kept in mind, women had a low place in society and had to endure inequality in a ‘free’ country. Document 1 was published by an education project and brought attention to the many reasons for an instigation of public interest in women’s rights. It lists the many reasons for women to be upset at the empty promises states by the Declaration Of Independence, and quotes a civil occurence to back the authenticity of these claims. This document, as stated previously, provides context for the Seneca Falls convention and the rising intolerance for inequality. It has a large chance of being

“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal.” (Elizabeth Cady Stanton, 1848).

The adversity felt, is that of separation between men and women, Stanton and fellow activists avoided using such diction choices to send that very message. The problem is in itself, omission, the addition of the word “women” in the sentence, “we hold these truths to be self-evident: all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”(Stanton 390), provides further insight into the matter. In the minds of the people, both men and women were implied through the “Declaration of Independence” but realistically it would take centuries before humans across the board could bask in the glory of unalienable rights. This is where irony is conceived and deployed as a weapon for the women's rights movement. Within the patriarch’s own hypocrisy, the fuel for revolution is born among early American feminists. Stanton effectively uses word play to push her point across in a manor of class and

Of all the issues that were in the middle of reformation mid 1800’s, antislavery, education, intemperance, prison reform, and world peace, women’s rights was the most radical idea proposed. The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was a rally held by Elizabeth Cady Stanton with the common goal to eventually achieve equal rights among all citizens. Frederick Douglass, who became an acclaimed activist in the African American Equal Rights movement, accompanied the movement. Moreover, The Declaration of Sentiments was a document that reflected the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, reiterating the sentiment from the Bible that “all men [and women] are created equal.” Concurrent to the publication of this document, for the first time, women insisted that they were men’s equals in every way. The Declaration of Sentiments was pivotal in Women’s history, although it was not given credit until the late 20th century. However, immediately after the Declaration of Sentiments was published, women and activist groups were inspired to take action towards rights for all underprivileged American citizens. The convention took place in a small town in upstate New York, which was home to four of the five people who organized the gathering. (DuBois, 1999, p. 45) This was the first time female equality was discussed in a public place. The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was one of the most important events in women’s rights history.

“All men are created equal,” a true statement or false hope? Liberty, Democracy, Rights, Equality, and Opportunity. are all outlined in the Declaration of Independence as goals set for America. However, it is debated today if America has lived up to the Ideals. It is more evident that America has not lived up to the Ideals expressed, especially those of Rights, Equality, and Opportunity. As the government increases gun control laws, Americans feel as if their 2nd Amendment Right is being compromised. Some American citizens believe they are being denied things because they are considered un-Equal. Lastly, gay couples believe they deserve the same opportunities given to straight couples. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men

"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" This is one of the earliest lines in the Declaration of Independence. It signifies the equality that Americans couldn’t find but were eager to give it, or share it with their people. The creed and color, nationality were not of high significance. Women too were supposed to be given equal rights and duties in the development of nation that Continental Congress wanted to make. Similarly, the Native Indians were to be included in their mission for prosperity and against the monarchism.

When debating whether or not United States have lived up to the revolutionary standard in the Declaration of Independence, many people question whether or not United States have enforced “all men are created equal”. At the time when the Declaration of Independence, “men” only referred to white male, and the founding fathers did successfully enforced such statement, but today’s definition of “men” has expanded to all United States legal residents and citizens. By this definition, I believe the United States failed to uphold this ideal because there still are many Americans, especially the conservatives, who are denying or

The belief, creed or political ideology that involves an individual identifying with or becoming attached to one’s nation. This involved the use of Flags, anthems, holidays, census/statistics, education, and finally propaganda. It was produced not natural.

The post-World War eras were especially fluid times for women and African-Americans. Out of necessity, women and African-Americans were allowed into roles in society that were not open to

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For many years people lived without knowing what archaeology would reveal, the many discoveries that would be giving a picture to history. “The world of the past was largely forgotten except for the historical parade of ancient names of people and places, but there was no physical evidence to prove they really existed.” If it wasn’t for many of the archaeologist who have dedicated their life to finding these historical pieces we would not know visually how people lived many years ago or be able to prove history.