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Abigail Adams
When John Adams and others were considering a declaration of independence , Abigail was there to remind him to take care of the women, who would not hold themselves bound by laws in which they had no voice. -
Mary Murray
Mary stopped the British army without any weapon..... But by using her charm. While her husband was loyal to the British , Mary was a supporter of the American Independence. Mary invited the British commanders to tea. her hospitality stalled the British long enough for the Americans to pass by new York safely. -
Sybil Ludington
Sybil Ludington rode forty miles through the night to warn approximately 400 militiamen. The afternoon after Sybil’s ride through Danbury the British troops burned down three buildings and destroyed multiple houses, but did not kill many people.She managed to defend herself against a highwayman with a long stick. When, soaked with rain and exhausted, she returned home, most of the 400 soldiers were ready to march. -
Ann Bates
Ann's husband was in the British army. It was easy for her to overhear and eavesdrop all the time. It was easy for Bate's to identify and report on the types of equipment and numbers of men being employed by the american army. -
Elizabeth Burgin
She was the lady who helped people escape from prison. she also smuggled in food, she conspired with enemy officers in the revolutionary army. Elizabeth visited these prisoners as much as she could, bringing them food and cheering up those lifeless souls. -
Esther Reed
Esther and her husband changed when they saw troops invade and split Philadelphia, PA. Many cities had colonial women collecting materials and raising money for soldiers. She raised the most nearly $10,000 which was like $1 million back then. -
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Before Elizabeth C Stanton narrowed her political focus almost exclusively to women's rights, she was an active abolitionist. Unlike many of those involved in the women's rights movement, Stanton addressed various issues pertaining to women beyond voting rights. Her concerns included women's parental and custody rights, property rights, employment and income rights, divorce, the economic health of the family, and birth control. -
Susan B Anthony
Susan B Anthony is arrested for voting in the front parlor of 7 Madison Street (now 17 Madison) on November 18 and is indicted in Albany. She continues to lecture and attend conventions.
Anthony is tried and fined $100 with costs after the judge ordered the jury to find her guilty. Anthony refuses to pay but is not imprisoned so cannot appeal the verdict. -
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton accepts the Democratic Party's nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. The former first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state was the first woman to lead the presidential ticket of a major political party.
