Question

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. . . .
—Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions
Use the passage to answer the question.
What founding document is being imitated here and why?
(1 point)
A. the U.S. Constitution; to remind men that women are considered equal citizens under the law
B. the Declaration of Independence; to show that the rights men fought for are the same the women are fighting for
C. the English Bill of Rights; to re-emphasize the civil rights protected by this founding document
D. the Mayflower Compact; to reiterate the beliefs held by the first settlers and the founding fathers