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Seneca Falls
The Declaration of Sentiments was adopted. This Declaration calls for the equality of women and for the right to vote. -
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Wyoming Passes Women's Suffrage Law
After the 14th and 15th Amendments were rumored to allow black men to vote Susan B. Another founded the National Woman Suffrage Association. This association fights for the woman suffrage amendment. In December, Wyoming passes the first women's suffrage law. -
Suffragist Arrested for Voting in New York
After illegally voting in the presidential election, Anthony and over a dozen other females were arrested and fined; Anthony didn't pay her fine. -
California Senate Drafts Amendment
Senator Aaron Sargent introduces a woman's suffrage amendment to the senate. This read...
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be
denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on
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Jeanette Rankin Elected to Congress
Jeanette became the first woman to Congress. -
Night of Terror
In Virginia, guards at the Occoquan Warehouse beat and terrorized 33 women who were arrested for picketing outside the white house. -
President Wilson Changes Position
After the amendment to end women's suffering failed to get two-third majority, President Wilson announces he supports a federal women's suffrage amendment. -
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House and Senate Pass Amendment
On May 21, 1919, the House passed the 19th Amendment. On June 4 the Senate gets just over the two-thirds majority and the state ratification starts. -
Tennessee Provides Final Vote
Tennessee becomes the 36th state to ratify the amendment. -
19th Amendment officially ratified
