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Deceleration of Independent- Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress.
The Declaration was not legally binding but was still very powerful, unlike other founding documents. The American colonists could officially ally with the Government of France and get French assistance in the war against Great Britain because America declared that they were an independent nation. -
The First Convention
In Seneca Falls, New York, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott founded the inaugural women's rights convention in the United States. During this convention, a "Declaration of Sentiments" was ratified, citing women's inability to vote, lack of influence in legislation, and absence of property rights. A number of resolutions were passed, advocating for equal rights. -
Ain't I a Woman - Sojourner Truth
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, are the founders of The National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA). NWSA was the first women's rights organization. This organization opposed the 15th Amendment because they thought it excluded women. -
Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone was an early advocate of antislavery and women's rights. Lucy was one the founders of
The American Woman Suffrage Association (AWSA). AWSA sent a petition to Congress in 1872 requesting voting rights and office holding for women in DC and the territories. -
Woman Suffrage Parade
On the day before President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration, over 5,000 women participated in a march in Washington to advocate for their right to vote. Despite attempts by some White organizers to segregate the event, Black suffragist Ida B Wells-Barnett refused to march at the back of the parade and instead marched with her state's delegation. The parade was a significant moment for the suffrage movement, bringing renewed energy and national attention to their cause. -
The First Women in Congress
Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman to be elected to Congress, representing Montana. Montana was one of the states that gave women full voting rights even before the 19th Amendment was passed, with Wyoming being the first to do so in 1869. While in Congress, Rankin remained a staunch advocate for women's voting rights, serving on the Committee on Woman Suffrage and introducing the topic for discussion on the House Floor. -
Bella Friedan
Bella Friedan co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW). Friedan fought for abortion rights by creating the National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws. Today, the organization continues to be a major force in the women's rights movement. -
Testimony before the Senate- Gloria Steinem
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Shirley Chisholm's
Shirley Chisholm was an American politician, educator, and author. Shirley was the first black person to run for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination in 1972. She should to make changes in women and race equality. -
Geraldine Ferraro the vice presidential running
Geraldine Ferraro became the vice presidential running mate to Democrat Walter Mondale. Ferraro is a New York congresswoman and was the first woman to be on a presidential ticket for a major party. The second, former Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK), became the first woman to get the Republican VP nomination in 2008. -
Malala Yousafzai
Malala and her father co-founded the Malala Fund. This fund creates awareness of the social and economic impact of girls' education and empowers girls to create change. Malala also became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate in December 2014. -
Harvey Weinstein is my Monster Too- Salma Hayek
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Kamala Harris as vice presidential running mate
Senator Kamala was a black South Asian American women
that was raise my immigrants and is now our VP. She has shown to today generation a women in a very high power which allows women to think bigger about their dreams. Harris (D-CA) and became vice presidential running mate to Democrat and former VP Joe Biden. Harris is the first Black woman and first South Asian-American on a major party’s presidential ticket. -
Barbie- Greta Gerwig
