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Susan B. Anthony asks for equal pay as men on behalf of all teachers
Because Susan B. Anthony was denied on her request, it began the suffrage movement. -
Women's Rights Convention
A convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York in order to talk about women's rights. -
National Women's Rights Convention
The first national women's rights convention was held in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 2, 1850. -
Wyoming Territory passes law
Wyoming passes a law that gives women the right to vote. -
Women Attempt to Vote
On November 5th, many women including Susan B. Anthony attempted to vote but failed and many were arrested. -
Susan B. Anthony's Trial
Susan B. Anthony was tried in 1873 for illegaly voting. -
Anthony Admendment
The Anthony Amendment is proposed to start and help out women but when voted on, they are turned down. The fight begins to get more intense. -
NAWSA is formed
Two women suffrage groups merged to form the National American Women Suffrage Association (NAWSA). Two of the main women in this event are Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. -
Susan B. Anthony Dies
On March 13, 1906, Susan B. Anthony died. -
Women march on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C.
About 5,000 women march along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C proving how much they feel that they deserve voting rights. -
World War 1
Because of the beginning of World War 1, women got to hold positions that normally only men would have because the men were off fighting in the war. -
Women pickett the White House
Women are so set on getting the right to vote that they goto the White House with pickett signs fighting for their rights. -
Vote is passed
Finally, Tennessee ratifies the Anthony Amendment allowing women the right to vote. -
19th Amendment is Passed
On August 26, 1920 the United States ratified the 19th amendment. -
Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment is passed in 1923 stating that all men and women are equal. This totally ends the womens suffrage movement.
