From "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions," by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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. . . .
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which founding document is being imitated here and why?

(1 point)
Responses

the English Bill of Rights; to re-emphasize the civil rights protected by this founding document
the English Bill of Rights; to re-emphasize the civil rights protected by this founding document

the U.S. Constitution; to remind men that women are considered equal citizens under the law
the U.S. Constitution; to remind men that women are considered equal citizens under the law

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

he Mayflower Compact; to reiterate the beliefs held by the first settlers and the founding fathers
he Mayflower Compact; to reiterate the beliefs held by the first settlers and the founding fathers

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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