Question

wrote a document called the declaration of sentiments, modeled on the declaration of independence. one of its most famous lines was nearly identical to the declaration of independence, with only two words added: \we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal.\elizabeth cady stanton (left) with another womans rights activist, susan b. anthony (right)the declaration of sentiments listed many ways men had mistreated women, including the four quoted below. match each quotation with its meaning.men have prevented women from controlling the things they own, including any pay that women receive for their work.men have prevented women from attending universities.men have prevented women from voting in elections.men have written divorce laws unfairly so that divorced mothers arent allowed to keep their children.quotation from the declaration of sentimentsmeaning\he has not ever permitted her to exercise her ... right to the elective franchise.\he has taken from her all right in property, even to the wages she earns.\he has so framed the laws of divorce, ... including to whom the guardianship of the children shall be given, to be unfair to women.\he has denied her the facilities for obtaining a thorough education—all colleges being closed against her.\

Explanation:

Match each quotation to its corresponding core meaning by identifying key terms in each quote:

1. "Elective franchise" refers to voting rights in elections.
2. "Wages she earns" and "property" directly relate to control of earnings and owned items.
3. "Laws of divorce" and "guardianship of the children" connect to unfair divorce laws for mothers.
4. "Thorough education—all colleges being closed against her" refers to being barred from university attendance.

Answer:

• "He has not ever permitted her to exercise her... right to the elective franchise." → Men have prevented women from voting in elections.
• "He has taken from her all right in property, even to the wages she earns." → Men have prevented women from controlling the things they own, including any pay that women receive for their work.
• "He has so framed the laws of divorce, ... [including] to whom the guardianship of the children shall be given, [to be unfair to women]." → Men have written divorce laws unfairly so that divorced mothers aren't allowed to keep their children.
• "He has denied her the facilities for obtaining a thorough education—all colleges being closed against her." → Men have prevented women from attending universities.