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In the early 1800s, women were seen as only pious, submissive wives and caretakers of the home and family. Since women were not allowed to own property, they could not vote and were therefore excluded from the political system as a whole.

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Women in the 19th Century: Crash Course US History #16

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Women strived to create equality for women. They reached these goals by holding conventions (Seneca Falls Convention) and forming groups (Women's Christian Temperance Union).
At the Seneca Falls Convention, the Declaration of Sentiments was drafted, which demanded equal rights. (see image below)
The Women's Christian Temperance Union worked towards the prohibition of alcohol.

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Stanton studied at Troy Female Seminary, and her interest and knowledge of legal studies increased through conversations with her father, who was a lawyer. Stanton was a driving force in the organization of the Seneca Falls Convention and was one of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments, a document that was deemed even more radical than the Declaration of Independence.

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Logo of the Women's Christian Temerp

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The Women's Christian Temperance Union played a major role in the prohibition of alcohol. Also, in 1839, women were given limited property rights. This movement and the work done by these activists drew attention to the hardships that were faced by women during this time period, eventually leading to women gaining rights such as suffrage after the Civil War.

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Women gaining the right to vote would not have happened without the work done by activists before the Civil War Period.

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The Women's Christian Temperance Union played a key role in the prohibition of alcohol.

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Stanton was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Sentiments at the Seneca Falls Convention.