Which statement best describes why Stanton's Declaration mirrors the language of the Declaration of Independence?

• A. Stanton wants to encourage women to appreciate the freedoms that they enjoy in American society.
• B. Stanton wants to acknowledge the efforts of American forefathers and the cooperation that prompted independence from Britain.
• C. Stanton wants to promote an understanding of the American political system that allows men to vote for a representative government.
• D. Stanton wants to emphasize the historical significance of the women's movement and its potential for revolutionary change.

Answer: (D)