Question

As part of the Declaration of Sentiments Elizabeth Cady Stanton proclaimed that: “Having deprived her of this first right of a citizen, the elective franchise, thereby leaving her without representation in the halls of legislation, he has oppressed her on all sides.”

What do you think they meant by this? write 2 sentences

Answer 1

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was referring to women not having the right to vote, which is considered a basic right in the Constitution. If women cannot vote, they cannot have a say in who represents their needs and beliefs in politics, so they have no voice.