The Declaration of Sentiments states, He closes against her all the avenues to wealth and distinction which he considers most honorable to himself. Which of the following is an example of this claim?A) A woman could not work as a lawyer while a man could.B) Women were considered to be responsible for the attractiveness of the family home.C) A woman who committed adultery was ostracized more than a man who did this same act.D) Women had the primary responsibility for raising children.E) Women were expected to wear elaborate and restrictive clothing.

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The Declaration of Sentiments states, He closes against her all the avenues to wealth and distinction which he considers most honorable to himself. Which of the following is an example of this claim?A)  A woman could not work as a lawyer while a man could.B)  Women were considered to be responsible for the attractiveness of the family home.C)  A woman who committed adultery was ostracized more than a man who did this same act.D)  Women had the primary responsibility for raising children.E)  Women were expected to wear elaborate and restrictive clothing.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The Declaration of Sentiments, presented at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, criticized the limitations placed on women's opportunities in society. The statement refers to the systemic barriers preventing women from pursuing careers and achievements deemed prestigious or honorable for men. The example of women being barred from the legal profession directly illustrates this point, as it was a career path closed to them based solely on their gender, thereby denying them the same avenues to wealth and distinction available to men.

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