Women’s Suffrage

Women’s SuffrageMovement for Women’s Rights

How would you describe these modern day women?

Now look at these women from the 1900’s. How would you describe

them?

What is Women’s Suffrage?

• The right for women to vote and run for office

• It can also include women’s property rights, marriage rights, and economic rights

Susan B. Anthony• “Pioneer” of Women’s Rights

Movement

• Arrested for illegally voting in 1872 elections

• Founded National Woman’s Suffrage Association (NWSA) dedicated to women’s rights in 1869

• Made many famous speeches on women’s rights

• Fought for rights of all minorities

Elizabeth Cady Stanton• Journalist, lawyer, and supporter of

rights for all minorities

• Organized Seneca Falls women’s rights convention in 1848

• Made many famous speeches on women’s rights

Key Events in the Women’s Rights

Movement1848: Seneca Falls Convention

• First Women’s Rights Convention

• Organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• 300 attendees

• Drafted a document outlining women’s wants and created a plan for the women’s rights movement

Key Events in the Women’s Rights

Movement1869: National Woman’s Suffrage Association (NWSA) and American Women’s Suffrage Association (AWSA) established

• NSWA’s main goal was for women to earn the right to vote through a constitutional amendment

• AWSA’s main goal was for women to earn the right to vote by having states establish new voting laws

Key Events in the Women’s Rights

Movement1920-Nineteenth Amendment Passed

• Constitutional Amendment passed to allow women the right to vote

• Amendment was originally written by Susan B. Anthony in 1878, but took over 40 years to pass through Congress!

Key Events in the Women’s Rights

Movement1939-1945: World War II

• Women leave their homes and take the jobs of men who are off at war

• Women help the U.S. economy “bounce back” after the Great Depression

• Women keep the U.S. safe and running efficiently