Philadelphia Convention

America from 1820-1860 exhibited many changes and featured conflicts from the optimistic point of view in society and the pessimistic view in society. During this time, people were inspired to improve themselves and society due to the Second Great Awakening, a revival in America which caused many to return to God and the church. The Second Great Awakening brought about people who believed in equality and were accepting of different races or the opposite gender and the disagreements arose between…

The 19th amendment allows women to vote. The reason why this law was created is because all the people in the United States could vote besides women. But what it is really for is to make it legal for all citizens to vote. It also stops the government from forcing people not to vote. The 19th amendment all started with the Suffrage movement. The Suffrage movement formed during the civil war. It was written by women, but didn’t go into work until 41 years later. This movement is based off of a…

Clara Barton was born in Oxford Massachusetts on December 25, 1821 in and was a giving and unselfish women. That is why I think that Clara Barton should be on our currency and represent our country along with are other repusenitives of the United States. Some of the important things that this brave women should be notest for is she was a teacher in the time most teacher were men, risked her life bringing supplies to the solders on the field during the Civil War ,and “she was one of the first…

Both “Susan B Anthony Dares To Vote” and Malcolm X show the theme of courage. Susan B Anthony in “Susan B Anthony Dares To Vote” shows the theme courage because 15 women and she wanted to be registered to vote, but they weren’t allowed because they were women. Malcolm X showed courage because he kept traveling across the world interpreting his beliefs and giving speeches. However, “Susan B Anthony Dares To Vote” and Malcolm X are very different. Their influences on the people are different.…

Flopper women a style or a life style? Many would argue that it started a movement that links with women rights. Fashion helped Women in many ways which has an immense impact in the 1920’s and on the world today through the advancements in the women’s rights which has help women throw out many generations. In the world in the 1920’s changed so much in there era and in ours today. Women have changed their appearance which helped them in the women rights movement. First, this fashion sense has…

Changes in Gender Roles Changes in Social Structure The United States • Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) fought for women’s rights to vote, obtain professional jobs, participation in public affairs, and formal education in the Seneca Falls convention in New York 1848 • During WWII women entered the work force to replace men who went off to fight and kept their jobs after the war • The Nineteenth Amendment allowed suffrage regardless of sex • African slaves were liberated 1865 in the conclusion…

Analysis on Iron Jawed Angels Movies and books are only ways to save stories from past. Iron jawed angels, directed by Katja von garnier, is a American Historical movie that is filmed on 2004. Movie is based on true story about American suffragists movements that happened during early 20th centuries. Movie starts from beginning of young suffragists and goes on to tell how they finally got amendment for women's right to vote. Alice Paul , starred by Hilary Swank, and Lucy Burns, starred by France…

In the 1800’s women did not have nearly as many rights as men. To name a few inequalities, women did not have the right to vote, own property, divorce their husbands, and countless others that diminished them as a population. This of course, was fuel for the women’s rights movement. So many women and men took part in this movement, but three women in particular were able to change the course of history. These commendable women truly made a difference. And dbcksbckjbthey were Emma Willard,…

The Fight For Women’s Rights Elizabeth Cady Stanton was not like most women of her time. She had a vision of women holding the same rights as their male counterparts. This paper will explore her uncommon ideas and the impact they have had on our society. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born in 1815 to a family with 11 children. Her father, Daniel Cady, was a federal attorney and eventually a Supreme Court justice. He exposed young Elizabeth to the intricate workings of law. She was fascinated by her…

Susan B. Anthony once asked, "Are you going to cater to the whims and prejudices of people who have no intelligent knowledge of what they condemn?" While the answer is seemingly obvious, few individuals have dared to oppose established laws and stand up for their unorthodox beliefs. Raised in an era in which women lacked many basic rights and were considered inferior to men, Susan B. Anthony challenged America’s deeply ingrained social norms of male dominance and advocated for major reform. On…