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Susan B. Anthony
she became active in temperance. Because she was a woman, she was not allowed to speak at temperance rallies. she dedicated her life to woman suffrage.
Anthony traveled, lectured, and canvassed across the nation for the vote. She also campaigned for the abolition of slavery, the right for women to vote.
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Illegal voting
Victoria Woodhull addresses the House Judiciary Committee, arguing women’s rights to vote under the fourteenth amendment.
The Anti-Suffrage Party is founded. -
Carry Nation and the WCTU
Nation, who described herself as "a bulldog running along at the feet of Jesus, barking at what he doesn't like," Between 1900 and 1910 she was arrested some 30 times after leading her followers in the destruction of one water hole after another with cries of "Smash, ladies, smash!" -
NAWSA formed
NWSA and AWSA merge and the National American Woman Suffrage Association is formed. Stanton is the first president. The Movement focuses efforts on securing suffrage at the state level.
Wyoming is admitted to the Union with a state constitution granting woman suffrage.
The American Federation of Labor declares support for woman suffrage.
The South Dakota campaign for woman suffrage loses. -
Carie Chapman Catt and New NAWSA Tactics
Catt became involved in the women’s suffrage movement in the 1880s. She served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) from 1900 to 1904 and again from 1915 to 1920, spearheading the movement with her ability to organize campaigns, mobilize volunteers and deliver effective speeches. -
19th admendment
Three quarters of the state legislatures ratify the Nineteenth Amendment.
American Women win full voting rights.
