It was a crisp day in Seneca Falls, New York, hearts of ambition and excitement gathered together to discuss a long-lost cause in the American system, women’s rights. Well known reformers Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott openly invited abolition activist, which included a large majority of women (including Susan B. Anthony) and a partial amount of men. The motivation leading to this meeting had been stirred from generations of women having little to no opportunities socially, economically, or politically. Women were paid half what men were paid in factory jobs, unable to hold property, unable to vote, and many other unfair disadvantages. In order to change the “social, civil, and religious condition and rights of women” (primary source doc), they aimed at one goal that could change the narrative
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They felt that since they were legal members of society, it was their turn to take part in laws that not only effected men, but themselves as well. Motivation from this little meeting continued to grow rapidly into a massive movement. This sparked fear into many men who were scared for women to vote listing reasons such as a woman would only vote for a man because of his looks and females would want to outlaw smoking and drinking (vanity fair). This only added fuel to the fire that had sparked within activists. Eventually this group formed into what was called National Woman Suffrage Association in 1869, organized by Stanton. This group later partnered with (others) and enhanced their name to the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1890. The Suffrage movement used strategic tactics that caused controversy and challenged society’s perception of women enduring many setbacks but ultimately leading to the establishment of the 19th
They felt that since they were legal members of society, it was their turn to take part in laws that not only effected men, but themselves as well. Motivation from this little meeting continued to grow rapidly into a massive movement. This sparked fear into many men who were scared for women to vote listing reasons such as a woman would only vote for a man because of his looks and females would want to outlaw smoking and drinking (vanity fair). This only added fuel to the fire that had sparked within activists. Eventually this group formed into what was called National Woman Suffrage Association in 1869, organized by Stanton. This group later partnered with (others) and enhanced their name to the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1890. The Suffrage movement used strategic tactics that caused controversy and challenged society’s perception of women enduring many setbacks but ultimately leading to the establishment of the 19th