Week Three January 18-22

Instructions:  Watch the video twice, the first time just watch and listen to the content.  On the second viewing, take notes of important ideas.  You may print and use the guided notes to in the development of  your study guide for the lesson.  You will write a one page essay that describes the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention.  You should keep the following questions in mind throughout the week and address them in your essay.  Take the virtual tour  of Seneca Falls, New York. Do not forget to use credible sources and site them in a reference page using  APA 7th Edition.

1. What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention?
2. What were the main issues discussed at the Convention?

 Seneca Falls Convention Guided Notes.pdf

Review the video

Virtual Tour of Seneca Falls New York. Created and narrated by S. Reynolds using google virtual tour creator.  

Open the link and take a virtual tour of Seneca Falls, New York. Make sure you enable background and narration sound. 

Seneca Falls, New York Virtual Tour

Independently explore more about the Seneca Falls Convention and create a ppt with your findings. At a minimum address the following questions.  You will present your understanding to the entire class during our weekly live discussion.  Make sure to cite your sources appropriately.  Upload your assignment to the dropbox and attach it to your ePortfolio.

1. What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention?
2. What were the main issues discussed at the Convention?

Declaration of Sentiments

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Declaration of Sentiments

"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

—Opening words, The Declaration of Sentiments

Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed".

—Opening words, The Declaration of Independence.

Assignment: The Declarations graphic organizer.pdf Read the opening  paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of Sentiments. Add slides to your PPT portfolio that identifies the similarities and differences of the two documents.  You may use the Venn Diagram to assist in organization.  Determining Context: Why do you think the delegates of the Seneca Falls Convention modeled their declaration after the Declaration of Independence?