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Declaration of Independence -Thomas Jefferson
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an author and activist in the women's rights movement in the United States. She also became active in the anti-slavery movement and worked alongside leading abolitionists. -
"First Women's Rights Convention"
The inaugural women's rights convention takes place in Seneca Falls, New York. Sixty-eight women and thirty-two men signed a Declaration of Sentiments. This document establishes a goal for the women's rights movement. Additionally, a series of twelve resolutions is adopted, advocating for gender equality in legal matters and the enfranchisement of women. -
Frances E.W. Harper
Frances E.W. Harper was an African-American writer, lecturer, and abolitionist who made significant contributions to the women's suffrage movement. She used her powerful skills and literary talents to advocate for both women's rights and the abolition of slavery, recognizing the interconnectedness of these causes. Harper's speeches and writings inspired and mobilized many, making her a vital figure in the fight for women's suffrage and social justice in the 19th century. -
"Ain't I a Woman"- Sojourner Truth
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Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was an advocate for women's suffrage and played a big role in advancing women's rights. She co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1869, dedicating her life to securing voting rights for women. Her activism, including her famous arrest for voting in the 1872 presidential election, contributed significantly to the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. -
Victoria Woodhull addresses the U.S. House of Representatives
Victoria Woodhull made an appearance before the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. She stated that women possessed the right to vote as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. The committee rejected her position, reflecting the resistance to women's suffrage at the time. -
Mary Church Terrell
Mary Church Terrell advocated for civil rights and women's suffrage. Formed the Colored Women's League in Washington. She also had a role as an educator for the nation's first African-American public high school, in Washington, DC. -
Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells made significant contributions to the women's suffrage movement by advocating for both women's and African-American rights. She was a vocal critic of the exclusion of African-American women from the suffrage movement and worked to ensure their inclusion in the fight for voting rights. She helped to pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable women's suffrage movement. -
Alice Paul Describes Force Feeding
Alice Paul describes her disruption of the Lord Mayor's banquet. This led to her imprisonment and force-feeding during a hunger strike at Holloway jail. During her incarceration, she steadfastly refused to wear prison attire and abstained from work, choosing instead to spend the entire month in bed. -
First woman elected to the House of Representatives
Jeannette Rankin of Montana achieved impact in history by becoming the first woman elected to the House of Representatives. Her election in 1916 marked a significant step for women's representation in American politics. Around the same time, Woodrow Wilson, the President of the United States, expressed support for suffrage by stating that the Democratic Party would approve women's right to vote. -
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution is certified as law
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution was officially certified, marking a historic milestone in American history. This amendment solidified the right of citizens to vote, regardless of their sex, and was a significant victory for the women's suffrage movement. It served as a big step toward achieving gender equality. -
"Testimony before the Senate" -Gloria Steinem
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"Harvey Weinstein is my Monster too" -Salma Hayek
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"The Gendered History of Human Computers"-Clive Thompson
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The True Story of ‘Mrs. America’- Jeanne Dorin McDowell
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"Barbie"- Ferrera
