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A Historic Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was organized, it helped discuss women's rights. A resolution to pursue women's rights was introduced. The resolution was passed/ -
The Movement for women's rights
People kept campaigning for women's rights by lobbing politicans, holding public lectures, marching, publishing news papers and picketing. -
Dreams of Shaping Society
Dreams of freedom founded the United States. Until 150 years later, theconstitution was created and gave them freedom and an elected government. -
The Crisis of Slavery
The economy of the south of the United Stated depended on slavery while in the north, it was already abolished. Campaings against it were everywere. -
Social Progress
Some states gave women the right to their own property and some others the right to vote. However, the right to vote was granted until 1920 -
Civil War
Abraham Lincoln was elected.Southern states separated from the United States. Civil war began. Lincoln emancipated the slaves in 1863 and the north won the war. Slavery was completely abolished. -
Expansion and Progress
The country continued growing. Settlers continued moving west.Electricity was being used on a large scale for the first time. The nation began linking frontiers to cities with railway tracks and telegraph wires. -
Reform Movements
Pioneers championed public education. They developed the modern prision. Women began pursuing political and economic equality. -
A Legacy of Protest
Issues of power and changed were not solved once and for all. Injustices against african americans continued. Women's voting equality was not yet achieved. Protests continued. -
A Nation Comes of Age
USA grew into a modern indusrial giant. Issues as women's rights, African American's freedom and rights of workers were discussed.
