The correct options are a, b and f.
The Declaration of Sentiments listed various grievances, including denied property ownership, required obedience to husbands, and being forced to agree to laws that women had no say in making. These highlighted the systemic discrimination faced by women in the 19th century.
The Declaration of Sentiments, drafted at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, outlined numerous grievances regarding the treatment of women. This landmark document, influenced by the Declaration of Independence, emphasized that women were subjected to various abuses and usurpations by men. Among the key issues mentioned were:
Denied property ownership due to the coverture laws that rendered married women "civilly dead," transferring their property rights to their husbands.Required obedience to their husbands, creating a state of legal and social dependency and subordinationForced to agree to laws they did not make symbolizing a lack of representation and a voice in the democracy that affected their lives.
While not all options listed in the question can be directly attributed to the Declaration of Sentiments (such as 'Denied choice in clothing' and 'Unable to work outside the home'), understanding the context of the era reveals systemic discrimination and limitations on women's rights beyond what was explicitly stated in the document.
The complete question is here:
what are some of the abuses and usurpations listed in the declaration of sentiments? check all that apply.
A. Denied wages
B. Required obedience to their husbands
C. Inferior roles in the church
D. Denied property ownership
E. Denied choice in clothing
F. Forced to agree to laws they did not make
G. Renied education
H. Unable to work outside the home