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(Major Event) Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention is often referred to as the starting point for the American women's rights movement. It was the first women-run women's rights gathering. This event called for equal social, economic, and political rights for women. -
(Important Figure) Elizabeth Cady Stanton
She was an important figure in the campaign for suffrage and other issues pertaining to women's rights. Stanton was a powerful speaker and writer who fought for both the right to vote and more comprehensive gender equality. Additionally, suffragette Elizabeth Cady Stanton is well-known for drafting the 1848 article "All Men and Women Are Created Equal." -
(Text) "Declaration of Sentiments"
Author- Susan B. Anthony -
(Text) Ain't I a Woman
Author- Sojourner Truth -
(Important Figure) Susan B. Anthony
The well-known American suffragist and social reformer Susan B. Anthony committed her life to the cause of women's rights. She was an important figure in the women's suffrage campaign and is most remembered for her work to ensure that women in the United States would have the ability to vote. In 1869, Anthony helped form the National Woman Suffrage Association. -
(Major Event) National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)
NAWSA was formed in 1890 to advocate for women's suffrage. The association was made up of smaller and local organizations from all around the country. In order to further the cause of women's suffrage, NAWSA also formed the National Woman Suffrage Publishing Company. -
(Major Event) Suffrage Parade
A suffrage parade was organized in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 1913, to promote women's voting rights. Over 5,000 women and children marched in the procession, which was put on by the National American Woman Suffrage Association, from the Capitol to the White House. The march served as a turning point in the fight for women's suffrage and promoted awareness of the issue. -
(Major Event) 19th Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. In 1920, the U.S. Constitution's 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, was ratified. The amendment was a critical turning point for the women's suffrage campaign and an important step for women's rights in the United States. -
(Important Figure) Alice Paul
American suffragist and feminist Alice Paul made a significant contribution to the advancement of women's rights both locally and globally. Her planning and nonviolent protests made her a prominent member of the National Woman's Party. Paul helped the women's suffrage movement gain national exposure by organizing the famous 1913 Women's Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C. -
(Text) Testimony Before the Senate Hearings on the Equal Rights Amendment
Author- Gloria Steinem -
(Important Figure) Gloria Steinem
Since the 1960s, Gloria Steinem has played a significant role in the women's rights movement as an American feminist, journalist, and social-political activist. She was instrumental in supporting feminism and bringing attention to women's issues. Steinem has had a significant impact on a variety of issues, such as violence against women, employment equality, and reproductive rights. Her influence has lasted for many years and is still felt today. -
(Text) Shirley Chisholm's Presidential Announcement Speech Transcript
Author- Shirley Chisholm's -
(Major Event) Roe v. Wade
The historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case in the US made abortion legal everywhere. The decision marked a turning point in reproductive rights and prompted ongoing debates regarding a woman's right to privacy. It's still one of the most contentious subjects in the feminist movement. -
(Text) The True Story of "Mrs. America"
Author- Jeanne Dorin McDowell -
(Important Figure) Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as an Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court. Ginsburg's legal career and judicial rulings significantly contributed to the advancement of women's rights. She continuously promoted gender equality and was an essential figure in important cases that widened the scope of women's rights. -
(Text) "Speak Out" Speech
Author- Malala Yousafzai's -
(Text) Harvery Weinstein Is My Monster Too
Author- Salma Hayek -
(Text) Barbie Monologue
Author- Greta Gerwig