During the late 1800s and early 1900s, America evolved into a more powerful nation. Reforms from the Progressive Movement greatly improved the United States. Two major reforms included women’s suffrage and antitrust acts.
Suffragists who took part in the women’s suffrage movement fought for women’s right to vote. Before the 19th amendment, women did not have the right to vote, which became an issue to debate. The right to vote would make women more socially equal to men, and would also represent a more fair representation of everyone’s opinion. The Seneca Falls Convention, hosted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, became the first women’s rights convention on July 19-20, 1848. Elizabeth Cady Stanton also collaborated with Susan B. Anthony to found
Suffragists who took part in the women’s suffrage movement fought for women’s right to vote. Before the 19th amendment, women did not have the right to vote, which became an issue to debate. The right to vote would make women more socially equal to men, and would also represent a more fair representation of everyone’s opinion. The Seneca Falls Convention, hosted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, became the first women’s rights convention on July 19-20, 1848. Elizabeth Cady Stanton also collaborated with Susan B. Anthony to found