Civil Rights

By nkhan02
  • First Women's rights convention

    First Women's rights convention
    The first convention that was attended by both men and women was held in Seneca Falls, New York. At this convention, the attendees signed a declaration of sentiments. This set the agenda for women's rights.
  • "Ain't I A Woman" Speech

    "Ain't I A Woman" Speech
    Speech by Sojourner truth whom was a slave at a women's convention in Akron Ohio.
  • Declaration of rights for women

    Declaration of rights for women
    Susan B. Anthony and Matilda Joslyn Gage interrupt a program at Centennial hall in Philadelphia to present a Declaration for womens rights.
  • The transcontinental tour

    The transcontinental tour
    Mabel Vernon and Sara Bard lead a tour in the US to gather 500000 signatures to support women's suffrage
  • The 19th ammendment

    The 19th ammendment
    Theodore Roosevelt creates the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote