Influential People
Who was Lucretia Mott?
Considered primary founder of Women's Suffrage Movement, most prominent white woman in the abolitionist movement.
what date was the Seneca falls convention held?
July 19, 1848
What amendment made it legal for women to vote?
19th amendment
How many women voted illegally in the 1872 election?
15 including Susan B. Anthony
Who was Susan B. Anthony?
Founded the National American Woman Suffrage Association, got arrested for attempting to vote for president in 1872
Where was the convention held?
Seneca falls, New York
When did the Amendment become Law?
1920
What was the name of the women who ran for political office before women could vote?
Victoria Woodhull
Who was Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
Organized the Seneca Falls convention
What was the outcome of Seneca falls?
The declaration of sentiments which is the 15 resolutions taken together to create sexual equality.
Which Slavery Activist was in support of Women's suffrage?
Frederick Douglas
What fashion trend became compatible with the women's rights movement?
Bloomers
Who was Carrie Chapman Catt?
Suceeded Susan B. Anthony in being president of the NAWSA, under her leadership several key states approved women's suffrage
What's the main idea for this convention?
That women gain equal rights as men
What was it called when the NWSA and the AWSA joined together?
N.A.W.S.A or National American Woman Suffrage Association
What other movement did the women's suffrage movement have it roots in?
The abolition movement
Who was Matilda Joslyn Gage?
Writer who made accomplishments towards women's rights in invention, military affairs, and history
"There is a word sweeter than Mother, Home or Heaven, that word is Liberty."
Who conceived the declaration of sentiments?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
What was one reason that President Wilson changed his thoughts about Womens Suffrage?
Because of their role in the war effort or because it was changing with the times
Why did anti-suffragists argue that most women didn't want to vote?
They claimed they were too busy taking care of the home and children to stay updated on politics or have the time to vote.