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Seneca Falls Convention
This convention jumpstarted the movement for women's suffrage Reference: History.com editors (2019, February 26). Women’s history milestones: A timeline. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/womens-history-us-timeline?li_source=LI&li_medium=m2m-rcw-history -
Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" speech
Sojourner Truth delivered her infamous "Ain't I a Woman" speech at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio Reference: History.com editors (2019, February 26). Women’s history milestones: A timeline. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/womens-history-us-timeline?li_source=LI&li_medium=m2m-rcw-history -
Women Gain the Right to Vote in Wyoming
The first law in the U.S. to grant women the right to vote is passed in the territory of Wyoming. Reference:
History.com editors (2019, February 26). Women’s history milestones: A timeline. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/womens-history-us-timeline?li_source=LI&li_medium=m2m-rcw-history -
Introduction of Women's Suffrage Amendment
California Senator Aaron Sargent introduces the Women's Suffrage Amendment. Reference: UC Berkeley Library (n.d.). The Nineteenth Amendment: The fight for women’s suffrage as seen through ‘The Woman Citizen’. https://exhibits.lib.berkeley.edu/spotlight/women-vote/feature/federal-suffrage-amendment -
Women's Suffrage Procession
The largest women's suffrage parade takes place prior to Woodrow Wilson's inauguration. Reference:
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Suffragettes Arrested
Suffragettes began picketing at the White House in 1917 and that year over 500 were arrested and 168 were jailed. Reference:
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First Woman Elected to Congress
Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to congress, is sworn in to the House of Representatives. Reference:
History.com editors (2019, February 26). Women’s history milestones: A timeline. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/womens-history-us-timeline?li_source=LI&li_medium=m2m-rcw-history -
Jailed Suffragettes Released
The Suffragettes who were jailed are released in 1918 after an appellate court ruled that the arrests were illegal. Reference: Timeline of women’s suffrage in the United States (2020, September 3). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_women%27s_suffrage_in_the_United_States -
2/3 Ratification Secured
In August 1919, the 36th state, Tennessee ratified the 19th Amendment which secured its addition to the U.S. Constitution. Reference: UC Berkeley Library (n.d.). The Nineteenth Amendment: The fight for women’s suffrage as seen through ‘The Woman Citizen’. https://exhibits.lib.berkeley.edu/spotlight/women-vote/feature/federal-suffrage-amendment -
19th Amendment Ratified!
The Ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote in the U.S. is finalized. Reference:
History.com editors (2019, February 26). Women’s history milestones: A timeline. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/womens-history-us-timeline?li_source=LI&li_medium=m2m-rcw-history
