history dual

Concept map created by:

Sydney Beason

Bill of Rights

what it added to the constitution?

the bill of rights was added to the constitution to convince states to ratify the constitution.

The Declaration of Independence

why was it written?

because the delegates thought it was time for the united colonies to declare there independence.

What do the authors believe the purpose of government is?

they believed to protect t the god given rights. and they must obey the laws that were given.

What are the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence?

1. not having fair trial

2. cutting off trade

3.taking away rights

4. imposed taxes without consent

5. kept armies surrounding them

How did the authors define “all men are created equal”?

What impact do you think that definition will have on American society?

How is our modern understanding of the phrase different?

I think that they meant that everyone is created equal in gods eyes and in theirs, no mater what race you are.

What justification is used for declaring independence?

Declarations of Sentiment

grievances

women had no say in laws and did not have the right to vote.

demands

the equality of all men and women and reiterates that both genders are endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It argues that women are oppressed by the government and the patriarchal society of which they are a part.

model

it was like this because of the similar struggles the founding fathers had with women's rights

similarities

The Declaration of Independence” and the Declaration of Sentiments Urged Equal Rights for Women are alike, because both documents begin by saying “When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary”(Stanton and Jefferson) then, after a few paragraphs, both document present a list of grievances

women's reactions

women wanted rights and they were prepared to fight to get what the deserved hence the women's rights movement during the antebellum period.

kept fighting

women kept fighting for their rights by doing women's rights movements.

women's rights

Around 1840 the abolitionist movement was split over the acceptance of female speakers and officers. ... They argued that women deserved equal wages and career opportunities in law, medicine, education and the ministry. First and foremost among their demands was suffrage — the right to vote.