Women's Suffrage

Susan B. Anthony

Nov 25, 1848

Susan B. Anthony , a leading proponent of woman suffrage, the right to vote, said "I would sooner off my right hand than ask the ballot for the black man and not for women."

Illegal Voting

Nov 25, 1871

In most democracies, eligible voters can vote in elections of representatives. Voting on issues by initiative may be available in some jurisdictions but not others.

Carry Nation and the WCTU

Nov 25, 1874

Prohibitionst groups feard that alcohol was undermining American morals. Founded in Cleveland in 1874, the WCTU spearheaded the cause of prohibition.

NAWSA Formed

Nov 25, 1890

In 1869 Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton had founded the NWSA which united with another group in 1890 to become the NAWSA.

Carrie Chapman Catt and New NWASA Tactics

Nov 25, 1915

The increased activism of local groups, the use of bold new strategies to build enthusiam for the movement, and rebirth of the national movement under Carrie Chapman Catt

19th Amendment

Nov 25, 1919

The 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. The amendment won final ratification in August 1920-72 years after women had first convened and demanded the votes at the Seneca falls convention falls in 1848.