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Lucretia Mott, an active women's rights leader in born in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a well known women's rights advocate, that became a leading figure in the movement, was born in Johnstown, New York.
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Women's Rights Convention Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Locretia Mott organize the first women's rights convention in the United States is held in Seneca Falls, New York. 68bwomen and 32 men signed a "Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions" that outlines the main agenda for the emerging women's movement.
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The first National Women's Rights Convention was held in Worcester, Massachusettes with nearly one thousand particpants.
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The American Equal Rights Association was founded to merge the gender and racial equlity movements together.
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The 14th Amendment is passed, specifically identifiying citizens and voters as male.
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The 19th Amendment was first drafted by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The Amendment was introduced to Congress in an effort to gain voting rights. for women
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Margaret Sanger was a nurse and birth control activist. She opened up the first bith control clinic in the United Statesand established Planned Parenthood.
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California grants women the right to vote.
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The 19th Amendment allowing women the right to vote finally passes and is added to the Constitution.
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The Equal Pay Act is passed by Congress, promising equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, or religion.
