Seneca Falls Convention of 1848

Definition

The Seneca Falls Convention was the first women's rights convention held in the United States. It marked the start of the women's suffrage movement and resulted in a Declaration of Sentiments, which demanded equal social status and legal rights for women, including the right to vote.

Analogy

Think about it like a big brainstorming meeting at work where everyone comes together to discuss a major issue - except this "meeting" sparked an entire movement!

Related terms

Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An early leader of the woman's rights movement, she organized Seneca Falls Convention with Lucretia Mott.

Lucretia Mott: A Quaker abolitionist who helped organize Seneca Falls Convention. She was also a key figure in anti-slavery and women's rights movements.

Declaration of Sentiments: This document, signed by 68 women and 32 men at Seneca Falls Convention, outlined grievances and strategies for securing women's rights.