Haley Allen

The Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

Why it was written:

- To encourage the colonist to break away

-To announce the start of a new nation

Why it was added to the constitution:

To ratify the Constitution

States the principles on which the United States are founded on.

Signed on August 2, 1776 in Independence Hall, Philadelphia PA

The basic principles are that all men are created equal (natural rights

Written by Thomas Jefferson

The first 10 Amendments of the Constitution

All Guarentee basic human rights for all citizens

These amendments were proposed by James Madison

The bill of rights was ratified in 1791

Declaration of Sentiments

Stated that both genders are endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Argues that women are oppressed by goverment . They want more involvement from women including : property rights, divorce equality, equal job opprotunities.

Related to the Bill of Rights because it fought for basic human rights that are God given

The modern women during this time had : little to no rights in making decisons, no voting rights, no involvement in government relations

Written in 1848 by Elizabeth Cady Stanton