Womens Rights

In the 1800s, women did not have any rights and were seen as inferior to men.^

Women wanted the right to vote, work, and to not be seen as weak.^

Susan B. Anthony

Played a huge role in gaining women basic rights^

Anthony called together the first suffrage convention ever held in Washington, DC in January of 1869^

In the 1830s-1840s, Anthony began her work with the Industrial Revolution.^

In 1865, his goal was finally realized with the ratification of the13th amendment.^

Susan B Anthony died on March 13, 1906. She did not live to see the fruits of her labor, which is the 19th amendment. ^

Although it was not legal, she encouraged women to vote in 1872^

In 1863, she formed the Women's Loyal National Leage with a group of ladies.^

Activist for women's rights^

began with her involvement in the temperance and abolitionist movements^