1. Movement for Women’s Rights
Women’s Suffrage
Movement for Women’s Rights

2. How would you describe these modern day women?

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Key Events in the Women’s Rights Movement
1848: 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

8. Key Events in the Women’s Rights Movement
1869: 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

9. Key Events in the Women’s Rights Movement
1920-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!

10. Key Events in the Women’s Rights Movement
: 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