Objective: In pairs, you will be able to analyze the Declaration of Sentiments document and speech based on research of the time it was written as well as update the speech based on current research.
Directions for “Declaration of Sentiments” Assignment for English II
Each group will be assigned a specific “resolution” from the “Declaration of Sentiments”
For your assigned “resolution” you are to argue how this resolution is still not completely resolved today.
You MUST USE facts from the Media Center databases to support your argument
You must also create a solution to make the proposed “resolution” true.
You will present your new resolution to the class. Keep in mind that your new resolution MUST HAVE a visual component to it (google slide, etc).
Step 1:
Analyze your group's assigned RESOLUTION from the Declaration of Sentiments.
Resolutions for this project:
(#1) Resolved, That all laws which prevent woman from occupying such a station in society as her conscience shall dictate, or which place her in a position inferior to that of man, are contrary to the great precept of nature, and therefore of no force or authority.
(#2) Resolved, That woman is man's equal--was intended to be so by the Creator, and the highest good of the race demands that she should be recognized as such.
(#3) Resolved, That the women of this country ought to be enlightened in regard to the laws under which they live, that they may no longer publish their degradation by declaring themselves satisfied with their present position, nor their ignorance, by asserting that they have all the rights they want.
(#4) Resolved, That inasmuch as man, while claiming for himself intellectual superiority, does accord to woman moral superiority, it is pre-eminently his duty to encourage her to speak and teach, as she has an opportunity, in all religious assemblies.
(#5) Resolved, That the same amount of virtue, delicacy, and refinement of behavior that is required of woman in the social state, should also be required of man, and the same transgressions should be visited with equal severity on both man and woman.
(#6) Resolved, That the objection of indelicacy and impropriety, which is so often brought against woman when she addresses a public audience, comes with a very ill-grace from those who encourage, by their attendance, her appearance on the stage, in the concert, or in feats of the circus.
(#7) Resolved, That it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise.
(#8) Resolved, That the equality of human rights results necessarily from the fact of the identity of the race in capabilities and responsibilities.
(#9) Resolved, That the speedy success of our cause depends upon the zealous and untiring efforts of both men and women, for the overthrow of the monopoly of the pulpit, and for the securing to women an equal participation with men in the various trades, professions, and commerce.
Step 2:
Research current issues connected to the resolution in the Declaration of Sentiments.
eBooks (password: lenapehs1)
Student Resources in Context (password: lenapehs1)
EBSCO Host (username: lenapehs1 & password: lhs2021!)
Infobase American History Online (for more historical information) - username & password: lenapehs1
Evaluate Websites (Lenape HS Research Guide)
Only use credible websites
Use the database articles as your main sources
Step 3:
Rewrite your group's assigned resolution/section of the Declaration of Sentiments
Step 4:
Prepare for your presentation as a group. You will be reading your new resolution and you must have a visual element.
Sample template for your slide presentation
Remember in-text citations and full Works Cited page for your presentations
Use noodletools - cite all information sources as well as any visuals
One person in the group should create a project in Noodletools
Add group members as collaborators so you have 1 list to export and include in your presentation
PBS Documentary Site with activities to analyze the Declaration of Sentiments (as well as extension activities):
Created by Ms. Fauver for Ms. Mustaccio's classes at Lenape High School. Last updated 4/15/2021.