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The Beginning to a New Revolution
In the 1840s, the women's suffrage movement began, under the inspiring figures of Sojourner Truth and Susan B. Anthony. Eventually, the women's suffrage movement transformed into NAWSA, the National American Women's Suffrage Association, which was formed in 1890. -
A New Leader
There is no exact date, but in 1900, Susan B. Anthony, one of the women who helped to form NAWSA, retired, and to take her place was Carrie Chapman Catt. Catt was born on January 9th, 1859. She was the leader of the League of Women Voters. She was also involved with the Iowa Women Suffrage Association. -
Catt Resigns
In 1905, Catt decided to resign as president and was replaced by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. Shaw was now only known for being a womens rights activist, but she was also a minister, writer, and a doctor. Unfortunately she died on July 2nd, 1919, which was one year before the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. -
The Iron Angels
Women like Alice Paul as Harriet Stanton Blatch, wanted to try a more militant/ aggressive approach to women receiving suffrage. Which is why in 1916, the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (CUWS), eventually became the National Woman's Party. -
What a Glorious Outcome
After all of the fighting, the strikes, and everything in between, Congress ratified the 19th amendment, finally giving women the right to vote. -
Equal Rights Amendment for Women
The amendment passed was banning discrimination based on sex. It passed laws in favor of women and child-custody cases, equal standards for boys and girls in public school programs, and equal standards for women in business.
