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First Womens Newspaper
John S. Gallaher first published the Ladies' Garland newspaper at Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, one of the first newspapers addressed primarily to women. -
Womens rights to sell and own
The Virginia General Assembly passed an act confirming the sale of a lot and house belonging to the Monongalia Academy in Morgantown and authorizing the academy to establish a female seminary. The Monongalia Academy later became part of West Virginia University. Prior to the Civil War, private academies for girls were established throughout the state. Students were charged a fee to attend thereby limiting enrollment to wealthier families. However, the academies were a source o -
Womens right to hold property
The first state Mississippi grants women the right to hold property in their own name, with their husbands� permission. -
Anti-Slavery confrence
Lucretia Mott is denied a seat at the World Anti-Slavery Conference in London because of her gender. -
Womens Rights movement
The Womens movement was a movement for the women to have their own rights. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, Mary Ann McClintock were some of the women that organized the first womens rights convention at Seneca Falls, New York. -
End of discrimination against women
At Seneca Falls, New York, 300 women and men sign the Declaration of Sentiments, a plea for the end of discrimination against women in all spheres of society. -
First women to recieve a degree
Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman to receive the M.D. degree. -
The 13th Amendment
The Petitions abolished slavery and was submited in 1864 by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and the womens loyal national league -
Passing the 13th Amendment
Congress passed the 13th amendment It emerged from congressionl debate and considerable petitioning and public advocacy. Congress and Lincoln joined in two important measurs that recognized slaveries sentrality to the war. -
Womens suffrage law
The first woman suffrage law in the U.S. is passed in the territory of Wyoming.