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Women in the 1920's

By mrufo176
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    The 1920's

  • 19th Amendment passed giving women right to vote

  • Marget Sanger started the American Birth Control League (later to become Planned Parenthood)

  • The Charleston became popular

  • The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is first introduced to Congress. It states, “Men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction.”

  • Helen Wills won the Wimbledon title (tennis).

  • Women compete for the first time in Olympic field events.