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change the course of America? Susan B. Anthony was a strong, independent woman who made major advancements in women’s rights. She truly changed things for not only women, but for the United States. Susan, a women’s rights advocate who promoted gender equality to positively impact society changed America by evolving home life, encouraging women in the workforce, and influencing women's rights. To many, Susan was a pioneer for equal rights. Susan B. Anthony was born February 15th, 1820. She was born

involved in the abolitionist movements and many women’s rights movements. She helped organize the world’s first women’s rights convention in 1848 which is one of her major achievements. She also made the National Women’s Loyal League with Susan B. Anthony in 1863, and became Anthony’s close friend. They later established the National Woman Suffrage Association together. With her knowledge and determination to bring women rights, Elizabeth Cady Stanton became a known voice for women rights. Her efforts

Not only did Susan B. Anthony influence other women with her speech, but she also fought for the abolition of slavery by actively supporting the anti-slavery movement. Even when she was young, her parents always supported abolition. She grew up surrounded by people working to end slavery in the U.S. She learned from her parents and eventually went on to follow in their footsteps (Weisberg “Power”). Her childhood made a huge impact on her actions as an adult. Her parents led the entire family

In the early 1900’s the woman suffrage movement about took america captive. But only because these women felt like they were the prisoners. During this time many women boldly spoke out about their inability to vote, a right that is meant for everyone. Countless protests, speeches, and rallies eventually lead to women gaining this right. But one of them stood out from the rest. Florence Kelley wasn’t as pressing as other activists, yet she was just as effective. In one of her most famous speeches

American Woman Brenda R. Dople HIS 204: American History Since 1865 Timothy Smith October 7, 2012 As a woman myself, it is hard to imagine a time when I would not have been allowed to attend college, let alone be writing this paper. As children most of us heard stories from our grandparent’s about what life was like they were young. I can remember laughing at the thought of “walking up hill both ways” to get to school. With the liberties American Women have today, it is easy to take for granted

Jeannette Pickering Rankin Jeannette Pickering Rankin was born on June 11th, 1880 on a ranch in Montana to a school teacher mother and a rancher father and was the eldest of 11 children (“Jeannette Rankin”). Rankin moved to Missoula, Montana as a toddler where she began to attend school. In her childhood, a normal day would consist of assisting her parents in daily chores and outdoor works with her father (“Jeannette Rankin Biography”). When growing up, Rankins parents always encouraged her to think

The second African American woman to receive a medical degree in the United States was Rebecca J Cole. She was born in Philadelphia,Pa on March 16, 1846. She was raised along with four siblings by parents of a European and African ancestry. Rebecca J. Cole worked hard at her career so that poor women could have the opportunity to be educated. At the age of 17, Cole graduated from high school. Colleges that Rebecca Cole received her education at was, “Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Institute

formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of our prosperity, but to the whole people - women as well as men.”(BrainyQuote), a quote said by activist Susan B. Anthony. August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S Constitution which granted American women the right to vote (History). If “it was we the people” (BrainyQuote) who formed the Union, then what happened before August 18, 1920? Before the civil

The women’s movement from the early 20th century had numerous goals, with the foremost being women having the right to vote. Along with suffrage, this movement sought change in many areas such as alcohol abuse, child labor laws, and political practices. While as a whole the women’s movement wanted progress on these issues, there were differences of opinion on how to get them done. One side was more temperate and less aggressive in their demands, while the other side believed in a more aggressive

During the nineteenth century, Elizabeth Cady Stanton organized The Seneca Falls Convention that was the first of many women’s right movements to discuss the injustice of women in society. Throughout the convention, Stanton created the Declaration of Sentiments that demanded equality for women in society. The Seneca Falls Convention made an enormous impact on the start of the suffrage movement. Gender inequality in the workforce has been a frequent issue for women. The feminist movement has accomplished