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