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Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth was a black woman born into Slavery who ran away with her infant to a abolitionist family around this year. She then fought to get her son back to her who was illegally sold to slavery. After this, she fought for the Abolitionist movement, Civil, and Women's rights -
Ain't I a Woman?
by Sojourner Truth - A speech about a woman saying women have the ability to do the same things a man can do. She also uses the bible and god as ways to help prove her point/argument. -
The Story of an Hour
by Kate Chopin - A story about a women who lives through complex emotions after hearing the news her husband had died, feeling free but still somewhat sad. -
A Jury of her Peers
by Susan Glaspell - A story about a men trying to figure out a crime, but doing so they undermine the women they brough along's ability. However, they help solve the crime due to knowing the many things a Women does as part of her life, causing the wife to become a suspect. -
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Silent Sentinels
The Silent Sentinels were a group protesting against Woodrow Wilson's presidency due to not being helpful towards women's rights. They were peaceful and nonviolent but many had been arrested and had to serve time cause of the protests. It went on for a while until the 19th Amendment was going to be signed. -
The Night of Terror
The Night of Terror was the result of the protests going on regarding women being arrested for protesting, then going on a hunger strike at the prison due to the harsh conditions. The women were beaten, kicked, grabbed, dragged, and even more by the guards. This caused a massive outrage among the people and was heavily protested against when news broke out. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment is finally put into place this year. It stated, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” This was so no matter what sex you were, you were able to vote in the U.S. -
Testimony before the Senate
Gloria Steinem goes towards the senate to advocate for the ERA. She does so by promoting the issue of Women's rights and the inequality women suffered at this moment. She also went against the many sex-based myths put on women.