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Declaration of Independence: Thomas Jefferson
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Lucretia Mott
Lucretia Motta was a Quaker abolitionist and an advocate of civil and women's rights. During this time many organizations didn't allow females to participate, therefore, Mott formed her own organization and became an organization of the Seneca Fall Convention which is also discussed in this timeline. Mott had a lifelong commitment that supporting and acting on bettering society for all left a legacy for many women who also believe in her actions. -
Seneca Falls Convention
This convention was the first convention that discussed the right for women to vote, have a say in-laws, and have property rights. This convention hosted around 300 women and men including leaders like Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Cady Santon, and Lucretia Mott. This convention passed the "Declaration of Sentiments" that discussed all these issues. While the convention did end the suffering for women it was the beginning to the movement. -
Ain't I a Woman : Sojourner Truth
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Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was one of the most iconic women to be a part of women's rights. She was not only an activist for women's rights she believed in, gender & racial equality. In her prime, she was arrested in 1872 because she cast a vote towards Ulysses S. Grant because women's voting was still not permitted she didn't get arrested. Despite this, she presented the amendment to US Congress which was later ratified in 1920 and came to be known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment. -
Ida. B Wells
Ida B. Wells was an African-American journalist who educated many on discrimination. Before this life, she had been recently freed from slavery and dedicated her life to exposing many foundations and people that were against people of color. Wells was also one of the founding members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Wells came to be a highly respected leader for everyone and everything. -
Woman Suffrage Parade
More than 5,000 women marched in Washington to push for the right to vote. This parade brought national attention to the suffrage of the movement. During this time there was still discrimination towards people of color. For example, many organizations tried to keep the parade segregated by separating people by their race and color, Ida B. Wells was one of these but refused and continued to march where she pleased. Overall, the parade brought attention & sympathy to the movement. -
The 19th Amendment was adopted
Tennesse was the last state to ratify the amendment that allowed women to vote, However, many people of color were not included in the amendment like blacks, Asians, natives, and Latinos. -
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican and strong Mexican supporter of the revolution. Kahlo was highly respective for not only her beliefs but for her art, for including self-realization among women which is one of the many reasons she became known in the movement for women's rights. Kahlo targeted and tried to strike up conversations that were about controversial subjects and make people give their opinions. She unapologetically spoke on what came to her mind, she influenced many to speak up. -
The Voting Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson
While many consider this act most significant for the civil rights movement many fail to acknowledge its importance for all especially women who were able to vote not while some were still excluded it was an improvement. -
The 24th Amendment was ratified
The 24th Amendment allowed all adult citizens of all races and genders the right to vote by removing a poll tax. -
Testimony before the Senate: Gloria Steinem
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Shirley Chisholm's Presidential Announcement Speech Transcript
This speech was revolutionary in the women's rights movement because it showed the progress of how the movement had been going. Chisholm was the first woman to be elected to be president, and although she did become one she showed many that it was possible. -
Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is a tribe in the Swat Valley in Pakistan. Just at 11 years old she began writing about her experience living under the hard conditions of Taliban-prevented females from attending school which later led her to get shot in the head by the Taliban for speaking up about this. Ever since then she has continued to speak up for all and relates to all women worldwide and believe true eqality can't achieved unless it is achieved globally. -
Harvey Weinstein is my Monster: Salma Hayek
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The True Story of "Mrs. America"
The text was about the story of Schlafly who was a women’s activist who wanted the eradication of the amendment was really powerful in the eyes of women's rights because she developed the name “Mrs. America” and was also able to gather many in little time. However, she did not meet her goals she pushed many to lead the way to equal rights. -
Barbie: Ferrera
