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?

Question

1. the U.S. Constitution; to remind men that women are considered equal citizens under the law
2. the Declaration of Independence; to show that the rights men fought for are the same the women are fighting for
3. the English Bill of Rights; to re-emphasize the civil rights protected by this founding document
4. the Mayflower Compact; to reiterate the beliefs held by the first settlers and the founding fathers

Answer 1

The passage from the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions is imitating:

2. the Declaration of Independence; to show that the rights men fought for are the same the women are fighting for.

This choice is correct because the phrasing is closely aligned with the Declaration of Independence, which emphasizes equality and certain inalienable rights, and the Declaration of Sentiments explicitly seeks to advocate for women's rights using similar language and concepts established in the Declaration of Independence.