from the Declaration of Independence) We, therefore... solemnly publish and declare, that these United colonies are, and of Right ought to be free and independent states... (from the Declaration of Sentiments) Now, ... because women do feel themselves aggrieved, oppressed, and fraudulently deprived of their most sacred rights, we insist that they have immediate admission to all the rights and privileges which belong to them as citizens of the United States... Compare these statements from the two declarations. How is the purpose of the statements the same? How do the statements differ?