1. Would you have attended the Women’s Rights Conference at Seneca Falls, New York in 1848?

2. 1. Read the first two paragraphs of The Declaration of Independence and the first two paragraphs of the Seneca Falls Declaration.
• How are they similar?
• How are they different?

3. 2. Following the first two paragraphs in the Declaration of Independence are listed a series of complaints against the King. Following the first two paragraphs in the Seneca Falls Declaration are listed a series of complaints (sentiments) against American men in Select five of these sentiments and rewrite them in your own words, modern day English that we can easily understand. •

4. 3. Following the list of sentiments, there is a list of resolutions, things the participants at the convention wanted done to solve these problems? Select three of these resolutions and rewrite them in your own words. •

5. In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation, and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to effect our object. We shall employ agents, circulate tracts, petition the State and national Legislatures, and endeavor to enlist the pulpit and the press in our behalf. We hope this Convention will be followed by a series of Conventions, embracing every part of the country.

6. 4. Can you think of any resolutions that women of today might want to include in a list of resolutions about their life today?

7. 5. If you had been alive and living near Seneca Falls, New York in 1848, would you have attended the convention? Why or why not. (You may have different answers from group members.)