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The Seneca falls convention had 68 women in attendance and 32 men. They all signed a declaration of Sentiments.
They all came to an agreement on a set of 12 resolutions to make it feel like men and women were more equal. -
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Amazing American abolitionist and women's rights advocate Sojourner Truth. She was born in 1797 into slavery and managed to free herself in 1826. Truth rose to prominence as a speaker and fighter for the liberation of women and those in slavery. She emphasized the intersections of racism and gender in the struggle for equality in her well-known speech, "Ain't I a Woman?" People are still motivated to confront injustice and fight for a more inclusive society by Truth's bravery and tenacity. -
An outstanding American abolitionist and advocate for women's rights, Abby Kelley Foster. She was born in Pelham, Massachusetts, on January 15, 1811. Foster devoted her entire life to defending the rights of African Americans and women. She was renowned for her eloquent talks and tenacious support of equal rights. Generations of activists have been motivated and inspired by Foster's boldness. -
Lucy Stone was an abolitionist and campaigner for women's rights in the United States. She was born in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, on August 13, 1818. For her stirring speeches supporting women's suffrage and equal rights, Lucy Stone was well-known. She was also the first female graduate of a Massachusetts institution. People are still motivated by Stone's commitment to social justice and gender equality. -
The American Equal Rights Association was founded by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton with the mission of achieving universal suffrage. In their appeal to Congress, they demand "universal suffrage." -
In Minor v. Happersett, the Supreme Court finds that the 14th Amendment does not grant women the right to vote. The Court finds that citizenship does not grant women the right to vote and that each state has control over women's political rights. -
American suffragist and prominent women's rights activist Matilda Joslyn Gage. Joslyn was a significant participant in the women's rights movement and a fervent advocate for women's voting rights. She co-authored the book "The History of Woman Suffrage" and was well-known for her eloquent writings and speeches supporting gender equality. Today's women are still motivated and given more power by Joslyn's efforts to the women's rights movement. -
American women's rights campaigner and suffragist Susan B. Anthony was well-known. Anthony passionately battled for women's ability to vote and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement. She committed her life to pursuing gender equality and helped co-found the National Woman Suffrage Association. Anthony's work prepared the path for the eventual adoption of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in the US. -
The 19th Amendment was super beneficial in the women rights movement. It gave women the right to vote. At the time it was a huge step in the right direction for making everyone more equal. -
Jeannette Rankin was the first ever women to be elected into congress. Her official title was member of the house of representative. She severed a full term then she was reelected. -
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