Suffragettes were members of women's organizations in the late 19th and early 20th century, which advocated the extension of the "franchise", or the right to vote in public elections, to women. It mainly refers to militants in Great Britain such as members of the Women's Social and Political Union. The reporter Charles E. Hands in the London Daily Mail first used the term “suffragette” as a term of contempt for activists in the movement for women's suffrage, in particular members of the Women's Social and Political Union.
The 19th Amendment was significant because it guarantees women the right to vote, is passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification. In 1919, the 19th Amendment, which stated that “the rights of citizens of the …show more content…
One that comes to mind and that I think is important is Susan B. Anthony. She was involved in a temperance movement. It was aimed at limiting or stopping the production and sale pf alcohol. When she was done campaigning against alcohol, it inspired her to fight for women’s rights. She helped up many organizations with women’s rights. She helped organize the American Equal Rights Association in 1866.
Which later lead to a weekly letter called “The Revolution.” This publication was to lobby for women’s rights. A year after The Revolution was introduced; in 1869, Anthony along with Stanton created the N.W.S.A. This is something that we have previously talked about. With all of the groups she created and movements, she gave numerous speeches around the country. In 1872, Anthony decided to vote illegally. She was later arrested and fined a hundred dollars. Susan B. Anthony never did end up paying the fine.
I think that Susan B. Anthony is so significant because she is someone we are always learning and hearing about when it comes to women’s rights. Anthony never stopped fighting for women’s rights. She even died fighting for them and even before the 19th Amendment was passed. Therefore, in conclusion she was definitely helping hand women’s
The 19th Amendment was significant because it guarantees women the right to vote, is passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification. In 1919, the 19th Amendment, which stated that “the rights of citizens of the …show more content…
One that comes to mind and that I think is important is Susan B. Anthony. She was involved in a temperance movement. It was aimed at limiting or stopping the production and sale pf alcohol. When she was done campaigning against alcohol, it inspired her to fight for women’s rights. She helped up many organizations with women’s rights. She helped organize the American Equal Rights Association in 1866.
Which later lead to a weekly letter called “The Revolution.” This publication was to lobby for women’s rights. A year after The Revolution was introduced; in 1869, Anthony along with Stanton created the N.W.S.A. This is something that we have previously talked about. With all of the groups she created and movements, she gave numerous speeches around the country. In 1872, Anthony decided to vote illegally. She was later arrested and fined a hundred dollars. Susan B. Anthony never did end up paying the fine.
I think that Susan B. Anthony is so significant because she is someone we are always learning and hearing about when it comes to women’s rights. Anthony never stopped fighting for women’s rights. She even died fighting for them and even before the 19th Amendment was passed. Therefore, in conclusion she was definitely helping hand women’s