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Abolitionist movement
Women were very active in the Abolitionist Movement -
A Bold Declaration calling for equality
Elizabeth Cady led a Delegates to the historic Seneca Falls Convention, and made a bold declaration for equal rigths for women -
Seneca Falls Declaration
a declaration written at the first women's rights convention that stated "all men and women are created equal" -
Finally. voting.
In Wyoming a woman gained the first woman right to vote. -
Congress makes the 15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment stated that "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 account of race, color, or previous condition of
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Arrested
Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting for Ulysses S. Grant for president in the election. -
Susan B. Anthony's Death
she died. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment was passed guaranteeing women the right to vote. -
Equal Rights Amendment
It prevented all gender-based discrimination practices and events. -
Eleanor Roosevelt becomes the first lady
A huge advocate for women's rights