Historical Changes for Women 1900-1920

By peyton_hendrix

  • Rochester University accepts women

    Women were admitted for the first time in 1900 to Rochester University. "Susan B. Anthony House." :: Her Story. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • ILGWU Formed

    The International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, known as ILGWU or ILG, was founded in 1900. Most of the members of this textile workers' union were women, often immigrants. "ILGWU." About.com Women's History. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • (NWTUL) Founded

    The National Women's Trade Union League of America (NWTUL) was founded in Boston in 1903. The objective was to "assist in the organization of women wage workers into trade unions and thereby to help them secure conditions necessary for healthful and efficient work and to obtain a just reward for such work." "National Women's Trade Union League of America." Open Collections Program: Women Working,. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • ILGWU Lobbies

    After the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, in which 146 died, the ILGWU lobbied for safety reforms. The union found its membership increasing. "Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire." About.com Women's History. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • Triangles Shirtwaist Factory

    The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire was the most deadly industrial safety incident in New York City, and resulted in public outcry to establish safety and labor reforms. "Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire." About.com Women's History. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • Congressional Union/ National Women's Party

    Alice Paul and Lucy Burns form the Congressional Union to work toward the passage of a federal amendment to give women the vote. The group picketed the White House everyday to try and gain the right to vote . The group later became known as the National Women's Party. Infoplease. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • Mass produced clothing

    An important trend began when mass produced clothing created a uniform effect. Clothes were no longer hand made for individuals. "Natalia Zarina." Natalia Zarina. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • 1st Birth Contol Clinic

    The first U.S. birth-control clinic opens in Brooklyn, N.Y. Infoplease. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • 1st woman in the House of Representatives

    Jeanette Rankin of Montana becomes the first American woman elected to represent her state in the US House of Representatives. "NAWSA Time Line." NAWSA Time Line. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • Women work outside the home

    In the United States in the 1920s, only about 15 percent of white and 30 percent of black married women with wage-earning husbands held paying jobs.
    "Women in the 1920s in North Carolina." Women in the 1920s. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor

    The Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor is formed to collect information about women in the workforce and safeguard good working conditions for women. Infoplease. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.

  • 19th Amendement passed

    All American adult women finally got the vote with the Nineteenth Amendment, also known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment, in 1920. "Susan B. Anthony House." :: Her Story. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.