Susan B Anthony: Women's Rights Activist

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Susan B Anthony was born February 15,1820 in Adams, Massachusetts. Growing up, she was the second oldest of eight children, she was raised in a Quaker household and they also spent most of their time on social causes. In 1826, she attended a Quaker school, however after having to return home due to family issues. Once she returned home, she begins to teach in the mid to late 80’s. What she was recognized for are as follow; journalist civil rights activist, and a woman rights activist, she partnered with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and together they lead the national American women suffrage association to fight for women’s rights. Anthony hope for women to have freedom to own their own property and again to vote. Additionally, that didn’t go as

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