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Susan b. Anthony (February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906) By Neeley, Juan, McKenna, Joey & Ashley.

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1 Susan b. Anthony (February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906) By Neeley, Juan, McKenna, Joey & Ashley

2 Early life Born in Adams Massachusetts on February 15, 1820Born in Adams Massachusetts on February 15, 1820 Brought up in a Quaker familyBrought up in a Quaker family Second of seven childrenSecond of seven children Family owned a cotton millFamily owned a cotton mill Attended boarding school in Philadelphia in 1837Attended boarding school in Philadelphia in 1837 Later forced to move home and work as a teacher in order to help pay off her fathers debtLater forced to move home and work as a teacher in order to help pay off her fathers debt

3 Abolitionist Family moved to Rochester, NY in 1845Family moved to Rochester, NY in 1845 Became involved in the anti-slave movementBecame involved in the anti-slave movement Anti-slavery meetings were held weekly at the Anthony family farm.Anti-slavery meetings were held weekly at the Anthony family farm. 1856-Susan became an agent for the American Anti- Slavery Society1856-Susan became an agent for the American Anti- Slavery Society 1863-She teamed up with Elizabeth Stanton and organized a Women's National Loyal League1863-She teamed up with Elizabeth Stanton and organized a Women's National Loyal League

4 Educational Reformer 1846- Susan took her first paid position and became the head of the girls’ department at Cnajoharie Academy1846- Susan took her first paid position and became the head of the girls’ department at Cnajoharie Academy 1853- at the state teachers convention Susan asked for better pay for women teachers1853- at the state teachers convention Susan asked for better pay for women teachers 1859- spoke at a teachers convention and argued for co-education- claimed there’s no difference between minds of men and women1859- spoke at a teachers convention and argued for co-education- claimed there’s no difference between minds of men and women 1890- raised $50,000 in pledges to ensure women could be admitted to the University of Rochester1890- raised $50,000 in pledges to ensure women could be admitted to the University of Rochester Women were later admitted to the University in 1900Women were later admitted to the University in 1900

5 Temperance worker Joined the Daughters of Temperance and campaigned for stronger liquor laws.Joined the Daughters of Temperance and campaigned for stronger liquor laws. 1848- Anthony made her first speech at a Daughter of Temperance supper1848- Anthony made her first speech at a Daughter of Temperance supper 1849- elected President of Rochester's Daughter of Temperance branch1849- elected President of Rochester's Daughter of Temperance branch 1853- Susan and Stanton founded the Women's State Temperance Society1853- Susan and Stanton founded the Women's State Temperance Society Tried petitioning the state legislature for limiting liquor salesTried petitioning the state legislature for limiting liquor sales Legislature rejected because most of the 28,000 signatures were womenLegislature rejected because most of the 28,000 signatures were women http://www.biography.com /people/susan-b-anthony- 194905/videos/susan-b- anthony-the-quaker-belief- 2080101528http://www.biography.com /people/susan-b-anthony- 194905/videos/susan-b- anthony-the-quaker-belief- 2080101528http://www.biography.com /people/susan-b-anthony- 194905/videos/susan-b- anthony-the-quaker-belief- 2080101528http://www.biography.com /people/susan-b-anthony- 194905/videos/susan-b- anthony-the-quaker-belief- 2080101528

6 Suffragist 1852- attended her first women's rights convention1852- attended her first women's rights convention 1866- Anthony and Stanton founded the American Equal Rights Association1866- Anthony and Stanton founded the American Equal Rights Association 1868- Stanton and Anthony started publishing The Revolution in Rochester newspaper1868- Stanton and Anthony started publishing The Revolution in Rochester newspaper 1869- Suffrage movement split. Wyoming became first territory to give Women the right to vote1869- Suffrage movement split. Wyoming became first territory to give Women the right to vote 1872- Anthony and her sisters were arrested for voting1872- Anthony and her sisters were arrested for voting 1887- Both women's suffrage organizations merged as the National American Women Suffrage Association with Anthony as vice president and Stanton as pres.1887- Both women's suffrage organizations merged as the National American Women Suffrage Association with Anthony as vice president and Stanton as pres. Campaigned across the country- many states gradually began to give women some legal statusCampaigned across the country- many states gradually began to give women some legal status

7 Later Life 1900- at age 80, Anthony retired as the president of the association1900- at age 80, Anthony retired as the president of the association 1904- Anthony presided over the International Council of Women in Berlin1904- Anthony presided over the International Council of Women in Berlin 1905- Met with president Roosevelt to lobby for women's rights amendment1905- Met with president Roosevelt to lobby for women's rights amendment 1906- Susan B. Anthony died1906- Susan B. Anthony died 1920- All women received the right to vote thanks to the 19 th amendment A.K.A.- the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.1920- All women received the right to vote thanks to the 19 th amendment A.K.A.- the Susan B. Anthony Amendment. “To think I had more than 60 years of hard struggle for a little liberty, & then to die without it seems so cruel.” – Susan B Anthony

8 References Davis,Allen F. “Anthony, Susan Brownell (1820- 1906).” Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier online, 2013. Web. Apr. 2013.Davis,Allen F. “Anthony, Susan Brownell (1820- 1906).” Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier online, 2013. Web. Apr. 2013. Archives.gov/exhibits/documented- rights/exhibits/section3/details/susan-b-anthony.htmlArchives.gov/exhibits/documented- rights/exhibits/section3/details/susan-b-anthony.html http://www.biography.com/people/susan-b-anthony- the-quaker-belief-208010152,online,2013.Web.23.Aprhttp://www.biography.com/people/susan-b-anthony- the-quaker-belief-208010152,online,2013.Web.23.Aprhttp://www.biography.com/people/susan-b-anthony- the-quaker-belief-208010152,online,2013.Web.23.Aprhttp://www.biography.com/people/susan-b-anthony- the-quaker-belief-208010152,online,2013.Web.23.Apr http//www.noblebiographies.com/An-Ba/Anthony- Susan-B.html.Web.23 apr.2013. http//www.noblebiographies.com/An-Ba/Anthony- Susan-B.html.Web.23 apr.2013.


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