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Seneca Falls Convention
Elizabeth Cady Stanton writes "The Declaration of Sentiments" creating the agenda of women's activism for decades to come. Annotation: This event is important because this is the official first women's right convention. -
National Women's Rights Convention
The first National Woman's Rights Convention resolved to support "equality for all, without distinction of sex or color," This was located in Worcester, MA. Annotation: This event is important because women wanted everyone to be equal. -
Sojourner Truth
"Ain't I a Woman?" speech electrifies the woman's rights convention in Akron, Ohio. Annotation: I chose this event because despite the color of her skin she did make an impact on how the women's suffrage went. -
Mob Convention (Women's Rights Convention)
The New York state meeting of the Women’s Rights Convention was attended by 3,000 people. Based on having negative press coverage, protesters continually interrupted the meeting, and police failed to intervene. Annotation: This event is important because protestors were trying to stop the meeting. Nobody stopped the protestors. -
American Equal Rights Association
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony form the American Equal Rights Association, an organization dedicated to the goal of suffrage for all regardless of gender or race. Annotation: This event is important because women wanted their rights and to help the Negros as well. -
Working Women's Association
Susan B. Anthony encourages women to form unions to win higher wages and shorter hours. Annotation: This event is important because Anthony wanted women to have jobs that are fair. -
National Woman Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton form the association. The primary goal of the organization is to achieve voting rights for women by means of a Congressional amendment to the Constitution. Annotation: This event is important because women want an official amendment to gain their voting rights. Annotation: The two women were trying to make an action be heard by the court. And this step was essential to maintain that goal. -
First Women's suffrage law
The territory of Wyoming passes the first women's suffrage law. The following year, women begin serving on juries in the territory. Annotation: This event is important because it is the first territory that allows women to vote. -
Esther Hobart Morris
She was appointed the justice of the peace of South Pass City, Wyoming: she is the first female government official. Annoation: This event is important because slowly females are being exposed to the jobs that are looked upon as only men can do. -
Susan B. Anthony arrested
Susan B. Anthony attempts to vote for Ulysses S. Grant in the presidential election and is arrested and brought to trial in Rochester, New York. Fifteen other women are arrested for illegally voting. Annotation: This event is important because Anthony wanted to take a stand and vote. Her decision influenced other women and caused others to realize how serious this suffrage is. -
National Council of Women in the United States
Address the diverse concerns of women in pursuit of social, economic and political equality. Serve as a united voice and forum to promote progressive ideas and influence policy decisions that impact human rights. Annotation: This event is important because women want to make an impact in society. -
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Push for the ratification of enough state suffrage amendments to force Congress to approve a federal amendment. Also focus exclusively on recruiting new members and winning the vote for women. Annotation: This event is important because women are trying to get the attention of Congress by getting more attention from others. -
First state to grant the women the right to vote
Colorado is the first state to adopt an amendment granting women the right to vote. Annotation: This event is important because being the first of letting a certain thing happen makes it a big deal that will influence the results. -
National Women's Trade Union League
established to advocate for improved wages and working conditions for women. Annotation: This event is important because women that have jobs want to change their ways of work. -
International Women's Day
Women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments. This was celebrated for the first time. Annotation:This event is important because it becomes a national holiday that is celebrated every March 8th. -
Suffrage Parade
Twenty thousand suffrage supporters join a New York City suffrage parade. Annotation: This event is important because the women wanted to get public attention and they do end up getting much attention from the media. -
Congressional Union
Alice Paul and Lucy Burns form the Congressional Union to work toward the passage of a federal amendment to give women the vote. Members picket the White House and practice other forms of civil disobedience. Annotation: This event is important because two women wanted to make a difference and convince Congress for change. -
Jeannette Rankin
The first woman elected to the House of Representatives. Woodrow Wilson states that the Democratic Party platform will support suffrage. Annoation: This event is important because another woman joined a high ranking in government. -
Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor
formed to collect information about women in the workforce and safeguard good working conditions for women. Annotation: This event is important because women have an official department that enforces the rules in the work environment. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote, is signed into law by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. Annotation: This event is important because women are allowed to vote now and have a right for their voice to be heard.
