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First Women's Right Convention
A women's right convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York. -
The First National Women's Rights Convention Takes Place
This event took place in Worcester, Massachusetts.Nearly 1,000 participants attended. -
14th Amendment was Ratified
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Susan B. Anthony arrested for voting Ulysses S. Grant
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The Women's Suffrage Movement was Brought to Congress
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NAWSA is formed
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Colorado Grants Women the Right to Vote
An amendment is adopted in Colorado that gives women the right to vote. -
Congressional Union for Women Suffrage
Alice Paul and Lucy Burns created a Union that fights for to secure the right for women -
Alice Paul and Colleagues are Arrested
While "protesting" Paul was arrested for "obstructing traffic" While she was in prison she started a hunger movement an had to be force fed. -
Federal Women's Suffrage Amendment is Passed
House of Representatives and Senate passed the amendment and now the states have to ratify it -
19th Amendment is Passed
The 19th Amendment states that women have the right to vote. -
The First Equal Rights Amendment is Introduced
This states that men and women should have equal rights all throughout the U.S. -
Hattie Wyatt Caraway the first Women elected to U.S. senate
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The Equal Pay Act is Passed
This states that wages must be equal, regardless of sex, races or religion. -
First Women Sent to Space
Dr. Sally K. Ride was sent into space
