The first paragraphs begin with quotes that resonate with the declaration of independence. In the declaration of sentiments, which is excerpted. Women organize for equality lesson, and no other activity does so well to teach students to question unmarked categories assumed to be normative. Seneca falls was the home of elizabeth cady stanton, who, along with lucretia mott, conceived and directed the convention. Seneca falls convention, 1848 is a short history play recreating the seneca falls convention of 1848, the first gathering in the united states that issued a formal call to establish the legal and economic rights of women, including a constitutional amendment to give women the right to vote. They conclude the lesson by nominating women of power to the hall. He also spent a good bit of time as an antislavery activist, which is why he and elizabeth attended the world antislavery convention while in london.
Held in july 1848 in seneca falls, new york, the meeting launched the. Elizabeth cady stanton seneca falls convention declaration of sentiments aint i a woman speech assignment. I recently used the seneca falls convention lesson and was pleased by how engaging it was for my students. Teaching about the rights of women and the heritage of the declaration of independence. Womens rights convention, held in seneca falls, new york, in july 1848. Womens rights conference based on their own experiences and the treatment of. Seneca falls convention, assembly held on july 1920, 1848, at seneca falls, new york, that launched the woman suffrage movement in the united states. Convention in 1848 to understand why a womens rights movement was necessary to gain greater rights for women.
After researching one of the participants of the seneca falls convention, young historians craft and share a short presentation about their subject. Check your understanding on the seneca falls convention and its significant impacts on american society. Read the first two paragraphs of the declaration of independence and the first two paragraphs of the seneca falls declaration. What do you think was the purpose behind modeling the seneca falls declaration of. For over a century before the convention, bold women had denounced their inferior status in society.
In this instance, the lesson teaches students to see that the womens movement was really about white, privileged women. Scholastic teachablesworksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more. Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to. The seneca falls convention was held in seneca falls, new york in 1848. Seneca falls in 1848 womens rights national historical. This helped set up the history behind the seneca falls convention. Worksheets are womens surage in the united states, all men and women are created equal the declaration of, elizabeth cady stanton et declaration of sentiments, 1 declaration of sentiments womens grievances against, the womens suffrage movement, eighth grade social studies primary documents and, womens. Seneca falls convention begins at the wesleyan chapel in seneca falls, new york, a womans rights conventionthe first ever held in the united statesconvenes with almost 200 women in. Seneca falls convention worksheets lesson worksheets. A study of social networks article pdf available in journal of womens history 31. Seneca falls declaration of sentiments and resolutions analysis, teaches students about document signed at the first womens rights convention in the united states.
Both were concerned about womens issues of the time, specifically the fact that women did not have the right to vote. Materials internet access nineteenth amendment, image attached seneca falls declaration, handout attached remembering susan. She and her new husband were both to be part of the meeting. The two feminist leaders had been excluded from participating in the. Worksheets are rc elem niagara falls, niagara falls, exploring the niagara gorge, ncss notable trade book lesson plan queen of the falls, latitude and longitude, mini unit plan introducing canada to middle school, parenting grades 1, there is so much excitement in the big my legs were. This document made a bold argument, modeled on the language and logic of the declaration of independence that american women should be given civil and political rights equal to those of american men, including the right to vote. Additionally, womens rights conventions were organized in the. Mimicking the declaration of independence, stantons declaration sought to point out the inherent.
The declaration of sentiments also known as the declaration of rights and sentiments, written by stanton and mott, was presented at the seneca falls convention, where it was signed by 68 women and 32 men. Seneca falls, new york2 elizabeth cady stanton, lucretia mott. Declaration of sentiments and resolutions seneca falls 1848 on the morning of the 19th, the convention assembled at 11 oclock. The convention was organized and run by women who later became influential in the womens suffrage movement. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the womens rights movement by analyze the declaration of sentiments and make inferences using the graphic organizer it says, i say, and so. Seneca falls convention summary, leaders, significance. Freedom significance the seneca falls convention 18. Displaying all worksheets related to niagara falls. The seneca falls declaration, written in 1848 by elizabeth cady stanton, marked the true beginning of the struggle for female suffrage. At the convention, stanton found a friend in the quaker abolitionist lucretia mott. To prepare for the field trip, you will be watching the video dreams of equality.
In 1848, taking up the cause of womens rights, she and elizabeth cady stanton called a convention at seneca falls, new york, the first of its kind, to discuss the social, civil, and religious rights of women. The fight begun by the planners of the seneca falls convention was not a new cause. Students will research one of the participants of the seneca falls convention and create and short presentation to show the class during the next class period. When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one portion of the family of man to assume among the people of the earth a position different from that which they have hitherto occupied. Seneca falls convention the meeting took place in seneca falls, new york on july 19th and 20th 1848. Different groups at different times have turned to founding documents of the united states to meet their needs and to declare their entitlement to the promises of the revolution of 1776. Identify three similarities between the declaration of sentiments and the declaration of independence. A proposition was made to have it reread by paragraph, and after much consideration, some changes. Compare and contrast the roles of women in the 1800s1900s to the roles of women in todays society. The convention issued a declaration of sentiments modeled on the declaration of independence.
I always use the zinn education projects seneca falls, 1848. Seneca falls, ny 148 dreams of equality video worksheet name. Many individuals cite this convention as the beginning of the womens movement in america. The 1848 seneca falls womens rights convention occurred in an atmosphere of idealistic reform. Seneca falls mueseum the story of elizabeth cady stanton and susan b. Project the seneca falls convention comix with the words included. The seneca falls convention was an amazing outlet for the female voice during the time of womens suffrage. Declaration of sentiments and resolutions seneca falls 1848. This was the first meeting to be held for the purpose of discussing the social, civil, and religious conditions and the rights of woman. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. However, the idea for the convention came about at another protest meeting. Project the seneca falls convention comic with the words blanked out. The seneca falls declaration of sentiments and resolutions.
Seneca falls declaration lesson group recording sheet names please work together as a group, discuss your ideas, and have one person record your groups response to each of the following questions. Aug 19, 2014 this feature outlines the context of the seneca falls convention of 1848 which produced the declaration of sentiments, a ccss exemplar for grades 11 ccr. The convention brought many ideas to the table which were unthinkable to women. The convention was happening amidst many different movements, preceded and sparked interest for other turning points, such as. Stanton and mott vowed to hold a convention as soon as we returned home, and form a society to advocate the rights of women. A convention at seneca falls turning point in history humiliation leads to action elizabeth cady was 25 years old and on her honeymoon in london. This excerpt is from the declaration of sentiments, which was adopted at the first.
Stanton noted the seneca falls convention was the first public womens rights meeting in the united states. To raise awareness about the inequities women suffered at the hands of men 2. The seneca falls declaration of sentiments and resolutions and. Designed for students in grade 912, this lesson takes approximately four to six class periods from beginning to. Have students complete the picture walk and record their observations on the what do i see portion of the worksheet. The worksheet and quiz are available to help you see how much you know about the seneca falls convention. In 1848, a convention to discuss the social, civil, and religious conditions and rights of women was convened in seneca falls, new york. Learners will read a short, but powerful excerpt from the declaration of sentiment, as spoken at the convention. The a bolitionist movement the civil wars roots frontier exploration. To raise awareness about the inequities women suffered at the hands of.
It was the beginning of the womens rights movement in the united states. The convention was organized by lucretia mott and elizabeth cady stanton, two abolitionists who met at the 1840 world antislavery convention in london. Cofounded by elizabeth cady stanton, the two day convention has been called the beginning of the womens rights movement. Displaying all worksheets related to seneca falls convention. Men and women reformers both took part in the seneca falls convention iv. They wrote the declaration of sentiments, which among other things, tried to get women the right to vote. What do you think was the purpose behind modeling the seneca falls declaration of sentiments after the declaration of independence. Seneca falls convention, declaration of sentiments dbq. Mott was also active in abolition efforts, and she and her husband opened their home to runaway slaves. Abigail adams, wife of john adams, wrote to her husband about womens status in america. We started by reading the chapter on womens history from a young peoples history of the united states. Fullers work may have partially inspired the seneca falls convention in 1848 the seneca falls convention for womens rights took place in the nearby town mott helped write the declaration of sentiments during the 1848 seneca falls convention julian was also close friends with lucretia mott, coorganizer of the seneca falls convention the seneca falls convention is considered to be the. The convention will not be so large as it otherwise might be, owing to the busy time with the farmers, mott told stanton, but it will be a. Identify key figures of the seneca falls convention.
Morgan bailey is a junior history major from patoka, indiana. She and others in the community organized the seneca falls convention devoted to womens suffrage and rights. The declaration of sentiments the declaration of sentiments, seneca falls conference, 1848 elizabeth cady stanton and lucretia mott, two american activists in the movement to abolish slavery called together the first conference to address womens rights and issues in seneca falls, new york, in 1848. Seneca falls and suffrage national womens history museum. The seed for the first womans rights convention was planted in 1840, when elizabeth cady stanton met lucretia mott at the world anti. Describe the seneca falls convention and its role in us history. This amazing story, told through the eyes of a child, offers your students a fascinating glimpse into an actual historical event of great significance.
The womens suffrage movement in the united states grew out of the seneca falls convention. The declaration of sentiments by the seneca falls conference. Seneca falls declaration teaching american history. When this convention took place and its purpose are topics on the quiz. The seneca falls convention was the first womens rights convention in the united states.
Teacher introduces elizabeth cady stanton and lucretia motts idea for the. The seneca falls convention is known to be the beginning of the womens rights movement. During the speech, obama linked the seneca falls convention, selma to montgomery marches and stonewall riots. Assign roles to students by having them play the part of convention participants, journalists, and those opposed to the convention.