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Women's Rights Convention at Seneca Falls
In July of 1848, the first women's rights convention was held in Seneca Falls with Elizabeth as the primary organizer of the event along with five other women. The convention discussed the Declaration of Sentiments (modeled after the Declaration of Independence) which "asserted women's equality in politics, family, education, jobs, religion, and morals". https://www.history.com/topics/womens-rights/seneca-falls-convention -
Susan B Anthony
In 1851, Stanton met Susan B. Anthony and the two began to work together closely on speeches, articles, and books relating to the women's suffrage movement. Meeting Anthony was an important part of Stantons life, and role in the women's suffrage movement. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-cady-stanton -
Address to the Legislature of New York
Stanton presented the Address to the Legislature of New York in 1854 which paved the way for secure reforms passed in 1860 that allowed women joint custody of their children following divorce, own property, and participate in business transactions. https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/elizabeth-cady-stanton
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National Woman Suffrage Association
Stanton and Anthony established the National Woman Suffrage Association which focused on women's suffrage issues at the national level. https://www.nps.gov/wori/learn/historyculture/elizabeth-cady-stanton.htm -
The Woman's Bible
Stanton helped publish The Woman's Bible in 1895, which challenged the bibles traditional religious position that "women should be subservient to man". Although the book was controversial and was even disapproved of by NAWSA colleagues, the book went on to become a bestseller. https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/elizabeth-cady-stanton
