Susan B. Anthony By alison_gerard_19 Feb 15, 1820 Born February 15, 1820 "Susan B. Anthony was born February 15, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts." Jul 19, 1848 Attended first woman's rights convention in the US 1848: July 19-20 The first woman's rights convention in the U. S. is held in Seneca Falls, N. Y. Participants sign a "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions." May 4, 1851 Anthony meets Elizabeth Cady Stanton for the first time. "1851: May Anthony meets for the first time Elizabeth Cady Stanton, recognized as the most important figure of the time in the woman's rights movement." Apr 1, 1852 In 1852 Susan B Anthony joined the woman's rights movement This experience, and her acquaintance with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, led her to join the women's rights movement in 1852. Jan 1, 1857 At a New York State Teachers' Convention in Binghamton Anthony calls for education for women and Blacks. At a New York State Teachers' Convention in Binghamton Anthony calls for education for women and Blacks. Nov 1, 1872 She attemps to register to vote in Rochster, she is allowed. 1872: Nov. 1 Anthony attempts to register to vote in Rochester. To the surprise of many, she is allowed to do so. Nov 18, 1872 Anthony got arrested for voting in the front parlor on Madison St. Anthony is arrested for voting in the front parlor of 7 Madison Street (now 17 Madison) on November 18 and is indicted in Albany. She continues to lecture and attend conventions. Jan 12, 1874 Susan B Anthoney submits a petition to Congress about women's rights 1874: Jan. 12 Anthony submits a two-page petition to Congress asking that the "unjust fine" for illegal voting be remitted. Congress does not act on her petition. May 4, 1900 In 1900, persuaded the University of Rochester to admit women. She also campaigned for the abolition of slavery, the right for women to own their own property and retain their earnings, and she advocated for women's labor organizations. In 1900, Anthony persuaded the University of Rochester to admit women. May 17, 1902 Anthony delivers the Keynote address Anthony delivers the keynote address to the New York State Nurses Convention, advocating for the standardization of training and state registration of nurses. The Nurses Practice Act is passed in 1903. Mar 13, 1906 Died at her house in Rochester 1906: March 13 Anthony dies at her home in Rochester. 10,000 mourners come to her funeral. Apr 20, 1920 19th amendment is added to the constitution also known as the Susan B Anthony amedment The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, also known as the Susan B. Anthony amendment, grants the right to vote to all U.S. women over 21.
