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Seneca falls convention 1848

Seneca falls convention 1848. When. It took place in Seneca Falls, New York. It spanned two days; July 19 and July 20 1848. About the Convention. It was the first women’s rights convention in American History. 300 men and women attended the meeting. Anti slavery convention .

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Seneca falls convention 1848

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  1. Seneca falls convention1848

  2. When • It took place in Seneca Falls, New York. • It spanned two days; July 19 and July 20 1848

  3. About the Convention • It was the first women’s rights convention in American History. • 300 men and women attended the meeting

  4. Anti slavery convention • The anti slavery convention of 1840 sparked a fire in women after Lucrettia Mott was denied entry into the convention after being selected as a representative because she was a woman.

  5. Lucrettia Mott

  6. Born in Massachusetts • Quaker Minister • Hated slavery and made anti slavery speeches • She was selected as a representative for the anti-slavery convention of 1840, but wasn’t allowed to attend because she was a female.

  7. Elizabeth Stanton

  8. Born in Johnstown, New York in 1815 • Had 11 brothers and sisters • Well educated • Even though she was well educated she wasn’t accepted into a college because she was a woman. Her brother was accepted even though she was smarter.

  9. Declaration of Sentiments • This convention led to the signing of the Declaration of Sentiments. 100 of the 300 people in attendance signed this document. • Gave women more rights in everyday life. • It changed a part of the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration said that all men are created equal. The Declaration of Sentiments says that all men and women are created equal.

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  11. Five Facts • Led to the signing of the Declaration of Sentiments • First women’s rights convention in American History • 300 men and women attended the meeting • Elizabeth Stanton and Lucrettia Mott were the women who led the convention • Took place on July 19 and 20 in 1848

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