"But when a long series of abuses and usurpations, invariably pursuing the same objective, manifests the design of subjecting them to absolute despotism, it is of their duty to get rid of such a government, and to provide new guards for their future security. Such has been the patient suffering of women under this government, and such is now the necessity which compels them to demand equal status. to which they are entitled (DOS) In 1848, a convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York, to promote the rights of women. Believing that they were subject to "a long series of abuses and usurpations." , hundreds of women gathered to hear Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the founding suffragists, read the Declaration of Sentiments modeled after the United States Declaration of Independence that Stanton and other influential suffragettes built. “feelings” to announce their intention to “demand the equal status to which they were entitled.” (DOS) In 1848, a convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York, to promote women's rights. Believing that they were subject to “a long line of abuse and usurpation,” hundreds of women gathered to hear Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the founding suffragists, read the Declaration of Sentiments. Modeled on the United States Declaration of Independence, Stanton and other influential suffragists constructed "sentiments" to announce their intention to "demand the equal status to which they were entitled." (DOS) Their initial goal of equality evolved into a movement we call feminism today. “Sentiments” turned out to be a very detailed document, in which women only wanted one thing: emancipation. What is emancipation? Merri... middle of paper... she is used or exploited, but she is protected, honored and loved for who she is, not what she does. When Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her comrades came together in 1848 to declare their rights as women, they had no idea how much the world would change because of it. Works Cited Allen, Michael and Schweikart, Larry. The story of an American patriot. New York: Sentinel, 2004. Print.DOS. Statement of Sentiments, nwhm.org, 1848. Web November 19, 2013.GoodReads.com. Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. GoodReads, 2013.Web November 19, 2013johndclare.net. Arguments Against Women's Suffrage: Votes for Women. Johndclare.net, 1988. Web November 19, 2013m-w.com. "Postage." merriamwebster.com. 2013. Web November 19, 2013Sister Suffragette. “Sister Suffragette.” disney.wikia.com, sd Web, November. 19, 2013.