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Seneca Falls Conventions inspired future movements for women’s rights in the United States, which brought women’s right to vote.
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The convention launched the careers of women's rights activists like Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Lucy Stone. These leaders organized conventions, gave speeches, and petitioned lawmakers for decades.
The convention inspired decades of activism after, which led to the 19th Amendment (1920,) which granted women the right to vote. This achievement took decades of struggle and activism.
1800s-1910s: Most Americans thought women voting was radical at that time.
≥1910s, Some activists tried to pass voting laws in each state.
1912: 9 western states had passed women’s suffrage laws.
Others debated on male-only voting laws in court or started public protests such as parades.
However, activists were often heckled, jailed, and abused.
1916: most groups agreed on the idea of a constitutional amendment.
1918: President Woodrow Wilson supported the amendment, providing political support.
May 21, 1919: House of Representatives passed the amendment.
June 4, 1919: The Senate passed the amendment.
August 18, 1920: Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify, making it law. 🎉
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