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