Women's Suffrage and Social Change 1865-1929

Seneca Falls Convention

Jul 19, 1848

We meet. The first tenets of a woman's right to vote are put forth. https://www.thoughtco.com/womens-suffrage-timeline-3530518(http://www.timetoast.com)

National Woman Suffrage Association Formed

May 15, 1869

We organize. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Caty Stanton founders

American Woman Suffrage Association Formed

Nov 1, 1869

We organize. Lucy Stone founder

Susan B. Anthony Trial

1873

We legally challenge. Susan B. Anthony tried for illegally voting. Convicted.

Women's Vote on Ballot in Colorado

1877

We politically organize. Attempt fails.

National American Woman Suffrage Association Formed

1890

The two groups finally merge.

Decades of work nets only One Success

1890

Wyoming is the only state that has passed a woman's right to vote. Utah and Idaho eventually follow.

Another Attempt to Gain Women's Vote in Colorado

1893

Finally Success. The Western States fall in line, passing the bill. However, the state-by-state approach is coming up short.

Night of Terror

Nov 14, 1917

We protest. Alice Paul and her followers protest repeatedly at the White House and are arrested. Days of torture in prison follow.

19th Amendment is Law

Aug 26, 1920

Success is at hand.

Equal Rights Amendment - First Attempt

1923

Moving forward. The first attempt to have Congress pass an Equal Rights Amendment fails.

Flappers Challenge American Norms

1929

We challenge again. Women take their right to vote and begin to challenge Victorian rules and social codes.