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Denial to attend the World Anti-Slavery convention
During the 1820's and 30's ,most states increased the right to vote to all white men. Women were viewed as submissive and house wives. Many reform groups began to take movement and many women held a role in these. When Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were denied attendance in the World Anti-Slavery convention this vent caused them to hold a Women's Convention here in the U.S. -
Seneca Falls
This is the location of the first Women's Convention in the U.S to discuss the problems dealing with women's rights. The Declarations of Sentiments were created that stated, "All men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, and among these are life,liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." -
Civil War slows progress
During the 1860's the Women's Rights movement came to a hault whent he Civil War began. Many worked as nurses on the battlefield taking care of soldiers, some took on the jobs traditionally deemed as a man's job, in a factory for example. Some became spies during the war and even soldiers. -
14th Amendment ratified
The 14th Amendment is ratified that defines men as "citizens" and "voters" -
Women's Suffrage groups formed
Two women's suffrage groups were formed. The National Woman Suffrage Association , was founded by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. The American Woman Suffrage Association was founded by Lucy Stone. The NWSA worked to achieve a vote through a Constitutional amendment while the AWSA worked for woman's suffrage through amending state constitutions. -
15th Amendment ratified
Gives black men the right to vote -
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Wome's Suffrage gains momentum
During this time gains take place to a movement towards women's rights. Many individual states grant woman suffrage. Many publications and efforts roll out in support of women's suffrage and gain support. -
19th Amendment Ratified
Women finally win with full voting rights via the ratification of the 19th Amendment