Wollstonecraft on Women’s Rights
According to Wollstonecraft, what is “the mother of virtue” that is necessary for both men and women to develop strong character?
What is liberty?
According to the French proclamation, their mission was to end the oppression by which group that had ruled Egypt?
Who are the Mamluks?
The Haitian Declaration of Independence demands freedom from this European nation, which they view as oppressive.
What is France?
In his speech, Douglass questions why he is asked to celebrate this day that symbolizes freedom for others but not for the enslaved.
What is the Fourth of July?
The American Declaration of Independence declares that all men are endowed with “unalienable rights,” including these three key rights.
What are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness?
Wollstonecraft argues that women should not be treated as these two things, implying dependence on men’s reason.
What are slaves and brutes?
Al-Jabarti claims the French Republic is based on these two foundational ideals, which he describes with skepticism.
What are liberty and equality?
The declaration calls for “independence or” this outcome, emphasizing the Haitians' resolve.
What is death?
Douglass refers to this national document, questioning if its principles of justice and freedom apply to Black Americans.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
In the Haitian Declaration of Independence, citizens are urged to live by this motto, reflecting their ultimate commitment to freedom.
What is “Independence or death”?
Wollstonecraft says that this quality, common to both men and women, would give women “the rank that reason assigned” to them.
What is virtue?
Al-Jabarti criticizes the French as lacking this, pointing out that their women do not veil themselves and have no sense of it.
What is modesty?
The declaration warns that Haitians must reject these French remnants to fully establish their independence and avoid being influenced again.
What are French customs, habits, and laws?
Douglass says that asking an enslaved person to celebrate the Fourth of July is like bringing someone in chains into this symbolic place.
What is a "temple of liberty"?
The American Declaration accuses the British king of refusing to approve laws beneficial to the colonies. The Haitian Declaration similarly condemns which nation for denying the Haitian people freedom?
What is France?
Wollstonecraft argues that society teaches women to prioritize this “ignoble desire,” similar to how tyrannical rulers destroy strength of character.
What is the desire to be fair or raise emotion?
The French, according to their proclamation, believe that all people are equal in the eyes of whom?
Who is God?
In the declaration, Haitians are called to remember this group, whose deaths demand justice from the living.
Who are their fallen family members or ancestors?
According to Douglass, the punishment of enslaved people under the law acknowledges them as having this kind of accountability.
What is moral and intellectual accountability?
Both the American and Haitian Declarations call for separation from oppressive rule, with the Haitian Declaration specifically vowing to preserve this new status at any cost.
What is independence?
In Wollstonecraft's view, this social structure, controlled by a few over many, is comparable to the submission of women under men.
What is absolute monarchy?
Al-Jabarti criticizes the French as being what kind of people, suggesting they reject both Christian and Muslim beliefs?
What are materialists (or godless)?
The declaration insists on “eternal hatred of” this, signifying complete rejection of any future influence or attempts at control.
What is the French name (or France)?
Douglass describes America as being “false” to these three aspects of time due to its continued practice of slavery.
What are the past, present, and future?
The Haitian Declaration calls for “eternal hatred of France” and swears to renounce it forever. This reflects a similar sentiment in the American Declaration, which accuses the British monarchy of trying to impose this type of rule over the colonies.
What is absolute Tyranny?