DO NOW ELIZABETH CADY Directions Google Elizabeth Cady

DO NOW: ELIZABETH CADY Directions: Google “Elizabeth Cady” -Why is she important? -What did she do? -How is she still relevant today? -Any facts about her!

ELIZABETH CADY Born on November 12, 1815, in Johnstown, New York, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an abolitionist and leading figure of the early woman's movement. She was greatly inspired by the Rationalist idea that everyone, through hard work and kindness, can be good and deserves basic human rights. However, she applied this concept to more than just white men – she believed African Americans and women were also capable of achievement and deserved rights.

“THE GOOD WIFE’S GUIDE” – GENDER ROLES IN THE 18 TH/19 TH CENTURY To get an idea of what Elizabeth Cady was up against, we’re going to read through a magazine article that appeared around Cady’s time. As we read, copy down the chart below and fill out any differences you notice between the expectations of men and women in her time period. Aim for at least 4 in each column. Expectations of Men § Sole provider for the family Expectations of Women § Expected to be a homemaker

“DECLARATION OF SENTIMENTS” ØDeclaration of Sentiments is a document that outlines the rights that American women should be entitled to as citizens. ØEmerged from the Seneca Falls Convention in New York in July 1848. ØThe Declaration of Sentiments, written primarily by Stanton, was based on the Declaration of Independence to parallel the struggles of the Founding Fathers with those of the women’s movement. ØSigned by 68 women and 32 men— 100 out of some 300 attendees at the first women's rights convention to be

DECLARATION OF SENTIMENTS – 25 POINTS 1. Based on the grievances given in Cady’s speech, create a set of laws that governed women during the early 19 th century (have at least 10!) (10 points) 2. Why do you think Elizabeth Cady chose the Declaration of Independence to inform her own Declaration? Explain your thinking. (5 points) 3. What do you think Cady’s ideas would be on marriage? Provide textual evidence to support your claim. (5 points) 4. Identify one social issue today and explain how Cady would feel about it. Use textual evidence to support your claim. (5 points)