Why was the Declaration of Sentiments modeled after the Declaration of Independence?

Why was the Declaration of Sentiments modeled after the Declaration of Independence? The Declaration of Sentiments was modeled after the U.S. Declaration of Independence and borrowed language from the antislavery movement, demanding that women be given full rights of citizenship. Why was the Declaration of Sentiments based on the Declaration of Independence? The Declaration of … Continue reading Why was the Declaration of Sentiments modeled after the Declaration of Independence?