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Lucretia Mott is born
Lucretia Mott, an active women's rights leader in born in Nantucket, Massachusetts. -
Elizabeth Cady Stanton is born
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a well known women's rights advocate, that became a leading figure in the movement, was born in Johnstown, New York. -
First Women's Rights Convention
Women's Rights Convention Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Locretia Mott organize the first women's rights convention in the United States is held in Seneca Falls, New York. 68bwomen and 32 men signed a "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" that outlines the main agenda for the emerging women's movement. -
First National Women's Rights Convention
The first National Women's Rights Convention was held in Worcester, Massachusettes with nearly one thousand particpants. -
American Equal Rights Association Founded
The American Equal Rights Association was founded to merge the gender and racial equlity movements together. -
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19th Amendment first drafted
The 19th Amendment was first drafted by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The Amendment was introduced to Congress in an effort to gain voting rights. for women -
Margaret Sanger is born
Margaret Sanger was a nurse and birth control activist. She opened up the first bith control clinic in the United Statesand established Planned Parenthood. -
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The 19th Amendment is ratified
The 19th Amendment allowing women the right to vote finally passes and is added to the Constitution. -
Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act is passed by Congress, promising equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, or religion.
