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Abigail AdamsWrites Letter for Women's Rights
Before the Declaration of Independence was drafted Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her husband John Adams to states that women's rights should be included. -
Seneca Falls Convention
Delegates at this historic convention, leader, being Elizabeth Candy Stanton, issue a declaration for equal rights for women. -
Women Get to Vote
In Wyoming Territory women win the right to vote. The first American Women to get to vote. -
NAWSA Founded
The National American Woman Suffrage Association was founded. -
Carrie Chapman Catt Becomes Leader
Carrie Chapman Catt becomes the leader of NAWSA. -
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Died
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Susan B. Anthony Died
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Nineteenth Amendment Ratified
The nineteenth amendment gives women the right to vote anywhere. -
Women's Equal Rights Amendment
The amendment is approved by congress, but can't get the required 38 states to vote for it. -
73% of Women are Registered to Vote
For the 2004 election 73% of women were registered to vote.