SENECA FALLS CONVENTION 1848
Feb 22, 2016
SENECA FALLS CONVENTION1848
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 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.
Lucrettia Mott
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.
Elizabeth Stanton
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.
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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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