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Women's Property Rights are Nonexistent
Every colony in the Americas adopts the policy that women cannot own property in their name or keep any money they make. All of these responsibilities should be left to their husbands. This policy is modeled after England's property rights for women. This let women know that although this country is established on equality for all this does not include women. -
Women Cannot Vote
In this year every state in the New World passes a law that declares women do not have the right to vote. -
Property With Permission
The state Mississippi is the first to give women the right to own property but only with permission from their husbands.. -
The First Ever Women's Rights Convention
In Seneca Falls, N.Y., 300 men and women gather to discuss how to improve women's rights in America. A document is formed entitled the Declaration of Sentiments which was supposed to be of similar format as the Declaration of Independence. The document called for men and women to have equal rights including granting women the right to vote. -
The National Labor Union is With the Women
The National Labor Union advocates for women to be paid the same as men for the same jobs. This was a massive step in recognition for women because they were being validated by a major organization. -
A Big Step for Women in the Workforce
Arabella Mansfield is permitted the ability to become a legitimate lawyer in Iowa. This made her the first woman to be a lawyer. -
Wyoming Winning for Women
Wyoming becomes the 1st state in the Americas to pass a law that states women over the age of 21 have the right to vote. This is a big success for women who have never been recognized as legitimate citizens with opinions on who is in office until now. -
Women in the Oval Office
The first female presidential candidate is elected. Her name is Victoria Chaflin Woodhull and she was nominated by the National Radical Reformers. This was a big deal for women around the world because they finally got to see someone like them attempting to take power. This gave women a sense of empowerment even though most could still not vote. -
Congress Steps Up and Pays Up
Congress passes a law that allows females that are employees of the federal government to be paid equal amounts as men who are doing the same work. Although this did not apply to private companies or the state and local government it was still a major victory that women were being recognized as equals in the federal government. -
Cannot Defend if You Depend
The Supreme Court rules that women who are married can be denied the right to practice law. This was in the case of Bradwell v. Illinois. -
Denying Women s Constitutional
In a supreme court case entitled Minor v. Happersett it is decided that the Missouri law limiting the right to vote to only male citizens is constitutional. The court states that although women are citizens they are non-voting citizens and the government has the right to grant or deny them voting rights. -
Wyoming Wins for Women Again
In this year Wyoming takes their right for women a step further and enables them to vote in all elections where before it was only local. -
Working Women Band Together
The Women's Trade Union League is established in 1903. This league is made to bring women together, improve the conditions in which they work, and grow their meager wages. -
The House of Representatives is No Longer Male Only
The 1st women was elected into the House of Representatives. Her name was Jeannette Rankin and she was born in Montana. -
They Finally Remembered the Ladies Abigail
In 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified which stated that women had the right to vote. The exact words of the amendment were "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex." -
Know How to Use Your New Right
The League of Women Voters was established with the goal of letting women know what the right to vote means and giving them ample support to go out and vote. -
Equality is Here to Stay
The rough version of the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced to Congress during this year. The introduction of the amendment was a big step for women because this meant their cries were being heard an they were being taken seriously. -
Congress Steps Up and Pays Up the Rest
Equal Pay becomes a federal law during this year meaning people of all races, religions, and sexes will get paid the same amount for the same jobs. -
No Employment Discrimination
The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act passes which states that private companies cannot decide not to hire someone based on their race, religion, or sex. -
Lyndon Looks Out for Women
Lyndon Johnson grants an executive order builds on the affirmative program that was established in 1965 to add discrimination of sexes. This means that employers, contractors, and federal agencies must go another step to ensure that women are getting the same opportunities as men in the field of work and education. -
Women Choose What Happens to Their Bodies
In the supreme court case Roe v. Wade the decision was made that women had the right to choose whether or not they want to have an abortion or keep the child. -
The Military Welcomes Women
The male-only draft during the Vietnam War ends, and women are integrated into all branches of the U.S. military because it becomes a volunteer system. -
Pregnant Women Get to Work
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed in 1978 which stated that employers could not discriminate against women and not allow them jobs. -
Predict what will happen in the future?
In the future I believe there will be women presidents and more women leaders. I feel this way because women are making strides everyday to be more involved in their government and what they want our country to be. -
Citation 1
Milligan, S. (2017, January 20). Stepping Through History. Retrieved February 15, 2019, from https://www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2017-01-20/timeline-the-womens-rights-movement-in-the-us -
Citation 2
Annenburg, L. (n.d.). Womens Rights Timeline. Retrieved from https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/Files/Documents/Timelines/WomensRightstimeline.pdf -
What part of this issue has changed most over time? Why?
The part I believe has changed most about women rights is the respect they now receive. In the past people did not take women seriously and give their concerns any thought. This is important because when being taken seriously w.omen have a much higher chance in succeeding in gaining rights -
Has there been any compromise in this issue?
There has been a lot of compromise in this issue. Women nlow have the right to vote, join the military, and have equal pay. -
In what direction is the country heading on this issue? What makes you think this?
The direction the country is heading is toward complete equality with all sexes, races, and religions. I believe this because there are always things being done to improve equality like marches, protests, and laws. I think improvement is the only way we can be headed.