Key Figures
Susan B. Anthony- Perhaps one of the most influential of all, she is known for her relentless efforts to further women's rights and roles in America. She also is known for the many organizations she founded such as The National Women Suffrage Association.
Betty Friedan- An extremely passionate feminist who spoke out against inequality, sexism, and many other injustices. She is commonly known for her book "The Feminine Mystique". That book alone sparked controversy and widespread disarray for those trying to halt her good works.
Sojourner Truth- An African American women whom was and still is extremely influential character is the world of equality both for women and African American's. Still used in many references pertaining to equality, with gender and racial based backing. Most commonly known for her
"Ain't I a Woman" speech .
"Ain't I a Woman" speech .
Key Points
- In 1862, The Homestead Act was passed. Many women owned homesteads they could not take care of themselves.
- In 1920, women gained the right to vote in the United States of America.
- In WWII many women started working in factories, started really being acknowledged by many as a force of production to be reckoned with.
- Without women suffragists and women's rights activists, we would not be where we are today as a country, or as a planet.
- The movement did not stop at the right to vote, they continued on. Despite all of the hate and hardships, they pushed on. To obtain equal rights for ALL people. For the very document this country was founded on, states that all are created equal.
Above is a reenactment of her famous "Ain't I a Woman" speech.
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