5 Multiple Choice 1 point Which sentence from "Declaration of Sentiments" best states the claim of the selection? Having deprived her of this first right of a citizen, the elective franchise. thereby leaving her without representation in the halls of legislation, he has oppressed her on all sides. (paragraph 7) In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to effect our object. (paragraph 21) He has created a false public sentiment, by giving to the world a different code of morals for man and woman, by which moral delinquencies which exclude women from society, are not only tolerated but deemed of little account when committed by man. (paragraph 17)

## Step 1<br />The problem asks us to identify the sentence from the "Declaration of Sentiments" that best states the claim of the selection. The claim of a selection is the main point or argument that the author is trying to make.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />We need to analyze each sentence to determine which one best represents the main argument or claim of the selection.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The first sentence, "Having deprived her of this first right of a citizen, the elective franchise, thereby leaving her without representation in the halls of legislation, he has oppressed her on all sides," is a strong claim. It discusses the oppression of women and the lack of representation in the legislative process.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The second sentence, "In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to effect our object," is more of a statement of intent rather than a claim.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />The third sentence, "He has created a false public sentiment, by giving to the world a different code of morals for man and woman, by which moral delinquencies which exclude women from society, are not only tolerated but deemed of little account when man," is a claim, but it is more about the societal norms and expectations rather than the oppression of women.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />Comparing the three sentences, the first sentence is the most direct and strong claim. It clearly states the main argument of the selection, which is the oppression of women and the lack of representation in the legislative process.