Question

How are these excerpts similar? Read the excerpts from historical documents. From the Declaration of Independence: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. From the Declaration of Sentiments: When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one portion of the family of man to assume among the people of the earth a position different from that which they have hitherto occupied, but one to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes that impel them to such a course.
Both insist that drastic action requires a statement of rationale.
Both claim that revolutionary change requires hostile combat.
Both suggest that oppressive parties should be punished.
Both demand that laws change based on popular beliefs.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A.

Answer 2

I would say the correct answer is A. Both insist that drastic action requires a statement of rationale. Both excerpts establish frameworks for their respective causes. They have to justify challenging the status quo. Jefferson's goal is to proclaim independence from the British crown, which had hitherto been considered normal and natural. Similarly, Stanton advocates women's suffrage in a society which had thought that women couldn't make political decisions.