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Oberlin College admits
Throughout the century, women's education was limited. Then in 1833 Oberlin began admitting women, leading to more colleges later on. -
Seneca Falls
Group of men and women gathered to discuss women's rights in Seneca Falls, NY 1848. It spanned from July 19-20. -
Women voting
In 1869 Wyoming allowed women to vote, becoming the first state to do so. Then it spread to other states around the country. -
20% of college students were women.
At this time, only 1/5 of college students were women. -
15th Amendment
With the 15th Amendment, African Americans could now vote, but women still couldn't. This upset them as they thought they might be enfranchised together. -
NAWSA reunites
After previously splitting, in 1890 NAWSA came back together, lead by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cody Stanton. -
NAWSA is born
The National American Women Suffrage Association is formed, working for women's suffrage in the U.S. -
Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies
On this date, Stanton passed but the impact she made will always be here. -
Susan B. Anthony
Anthony passed but her efforts towards women suffrage she left behind continued to make an impact. -
American Medical Association accepts
Even with women going to school, professional fields still were mostly denying women. Then the American Medical Association started admitting women in 1915. -
19th Amendment
On this day, the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving women the right to vote, finally, after 70 years.
