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Industrialization Gives More Women Working Jobs
In the 1830's more factories gave women some labor jobs. This raised questions about equality and some unions were formed to try and grant better working conditions and pay for working women. -
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Pre-Civil War Movement
Before the civil war some ideas to grant women suffrage was picking up steam, however the war created a setback. -
Female Labor Reform Association
This was one of the major female run unions, it eventually failed however leading up to the Civil War. -
Seneca Falls NY Convention
A group of abolitionists and activists comprised of majority women with some men met to discuss the future of political power for women. -
Civil War
During the Civil War, the progress being made by activists for women rights was depleted as peoples focus was being redirected towards African Americans. -
Ratification of 14th and 15th Amendments
As questions are raised about who qualifies as a citizen, the answer was in the 15th amendment clarifying men, allowing black men the right to vote, however still no women. -
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State by State Suffrage is fought for
Women fight to be granted suffrage in individual states beginning with Wyoming. -
Wyoming First Territory to Grant Women Suffrage
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Combining of National Women Suffrage Association and American Women Suffrage Association
This formed the National American Suffrage Association (NAWSA) which then went on to campaign state by state. -
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Women Associations Fight for Suffrage
Multiple groups are formed to fight for women's rights nationwide. -
National Association of Colored Women Is Founded
Formed to help impoverished African American Women, the NACW helps support the Womens Rights Movement. -
19th Amendment Passed Through the House and Senate
Sent the Amendment to be ratified which would grant women suffrage. -
Ratification of the 19th Amendment
Granted all women across the United States the right to vote.