“Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care” stated Theodore Roosevelt. Ever since ancient times, women suffrage had been a problem. It was not until the nineteenth century when it started to be acknowledged by many. There were many ups and downfalls while trying to change this issue. In the end, it was all worth it because on August 26 of 1920, they finally won their long fought battle.
What exactly is women’s suffrage? This is defined as the right for women to vote. This matter begins all the way in Europe. Then, it started to expand too many places which include the United States. Consequently, it was a vigorous problem that women reformers and activist were prepared to fight for as long as they could gain their well …show more content…
This was identified as the Seneca Falls Convention (Britannica). This was organized by two determined women, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The idea came up in London when they were denied the opportunity to speak on the floor or even take a seat as a delegate (Law). While trying to secure the rights for the enslaved African Americans, they felt women also were treated unequally. After brainstorming, they decided it was best to have a national convention. This would lead them to take the necessary steps to be the same as the men (Law). Stanton and her followers issued a declaration that included everything about women suffrage, educational and employment opportunities. The idea of this was to call attention to any unfair treatment. When the day finally came, they were stunned, but delighted that over three hundred people showed up, astonishingly forty men as well (Rynder). Throughout this event, Stanton began to write the Declaration of Sentiments. While writing it, she tried to base it off of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson said “All men are created equal.” They took that document into consideration and wrote instead that “All men and women are created equal and are endowed with inalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” It also had the eighteen charges against George III, so Stanton listed eighteen grievances (Rynder). They were described as recurring injuries and usurpations men had towards women (Law). In addition to this, she also included twelve resolutions that she hoped would be achieved one way or another. An example would be to revoke laws that allowed discrimination. The purpose of the Declaration of Sentiments was to portray everything about women suffrage, educational and employment opportunities. This was read and debated over the two day convention. Unfortunately, about
What exactly is women’s suffrage? This is defined as the right for women to vote. This matter begins all the way in Europe. Then, it started to expand too many places which include the United States. Consequently, it was a vigorous problem that women reformers and activist were prepared to fight for as long as they could gain their well …show more content…
This was identified as the Seneca Falls Convention (Britannica). This was organized by two determined women, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The idea came up in London when they were denied the opportunity to speak on the floor or even take a seat as a delegate (Law). While trying to secure the rights for the enslaved African Americans, they felt women also were treated unequally. After brainstorming, they decided it was best to have a national convention. This would lead them to take the necessary steps to be the same as the men (Law). Stanton and her followers issued a declaration that included everything about women suffrage, educational and employment opportunities. The idea of this was to call attention to any unfair treatment. When the day finally came, they were stunned, but delighted that over three hundred people showed up, astonishingly forty men as well (Rynder). Throughout this event, Stanton began to write the Declaration of Sentiments. While writing it, she tried to base it off of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson said “All men are created equal.” They took that document into consideration and wrote instead that “All men and women are created equal and are endowed with inalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” It also had the eighteen charges against George III, so Stanton listed eighteen grievances (Rynder). They were described as recurring injuries and usurpations men had towards women (Law). In addition to this, she also included twelve resolutions that she hoped would be achieved one way or another. An example would be to revoke laws that allowed discrimination. The purpose of the Declaration of Sentiments was to portray everything about women suffrage, educational and employment opportunities. This was read and debated over the two day convention. Unfortunately, about