The development of women's right to vote in America by שי כתב

We did it - the right to vote

rotemkatav10 — 2023-12-17 14:56:08 UTC

The suffrage movement slowed during World War I, but women continued to assert their status as full and independent members of society. Since 1878, a women's suffrage amendment had been proposed each year in Congress. In 1919, the suffrage movement had finally gained enough support, and Congress, grateful for women's help during the war, passed the Nineteenth Amendment on June 5. With these words, Congress at last removed the legal bar to women's right to vote: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied by the United States or by any state on account of sex. This big change effected not only American women but also all the women around the world. The woman's right to vote gave them more power, they learn to dream bigger, understood that they are equal to men and stared to believe that anything is possible.

Through this movement, not only were women able to vote and express their opinion about certain things. It also open doors for men who were discriminated against by society.

Sum up the transformation of the concept of women having rights increase the number of duties that women have and open many doors for them!

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_suffrage_in_the_United_States

The first step

rotemkatav10 — 2023-12-17 14:56:08 UTC

In 1848 the first women's rights convention in history of the United States took place. The convention published a Declaration of Sentimens, based on the Declaration of Independence, that called for voting rights for women and other reforms. Women's rights conventions were held regularly thereafter. In 1853, Frances Gage presided over the National Women's Rights Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. She commented on the prevailing opinion that women belonged at home, not at the polling place. Women were denied basic rights .. people made fun of them for having such a convention. They thought they were a joke. A wave of negative showed women in a bad light and clamed that they were a threat to all mankind.

After that every year, a convention took place in a different state more and more women joined the movement.

https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/seneca-falls-convention

The beginning

rotemkatav10 — 2023-12-17 14:56:08 UTC

It was only in the middle of the 19th century that women began to demand equality with men, for example: the right to participate in elections, the opportunity to acquire an education, the right to integrate into the labor market, and more. The women in the U.S suffered from lack of rights for 67 whole years, just until they started to demand equality. After this ,women slowly began to have basic rights. Women were now able to have an office for example, and they could work in government. Many places across the United States like Alaska for example, started giving women basic rights such as voting. Women across America started protesting for their basic rights everywhere. They suddenly understood that they have power!

https://www.history.com/search?q=susan%20anthony

Suzan B. Anthony's big move

rotemkatav10 — 2023-12-17 14:56:08 UTC

Suzan Antoni acted for women's rights in many ways and with a lot of investment. Suzan voted on November 1872 election, despite the prohibition that existed in the law.

Suzan was arrested, even tried, convicted and fined for $100. Susan refused to pay it and despite her refusal, she was not arrest by the authoritie. Her defiant act of suffrage, positioned her as a leader and proved to be an amazing way to spread the word about the importance of .women fighting for their right to vote

Susan devotedly spent 37 years of her life making an effort for women's right to vote.

During this time, Susan made considerable progress in this fight.

Susan opened many doors many women not just in America, but all over the world. She wasn’t afraid to speak up for her beliefs and devoted her life to doing so.

She was one of the first women to understand that the only way women can be granted laws is to make them themselves

״There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_B._Anthony

rotemkatav10 — 2023-12-17 15:29:59 UTC

Women fought for the right to vote in America starting in 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention. The movement gained strength in western states like Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah, where women got to vote early. The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) worked nationally, going state by state. In 1920, the 19th Amendment was passed, giving women the right to vote all over the country. Unfortunately only in 1920, when the 19th Amendment to the American Constitution was put into effect, allowing all citizens of the United States to vote regardless of sex. This validation was accepted and officially carried out, from the time of the last thing in August 1920. The development of the voting process after that wasn’t an easy ride. It was a roller coaster of ups and downs. Women were still not granted all the rights that men had however it was the first step and the door opening for women. The amazing thing is that women continue to fight matter what no matter what was done to them no matter who suppressed them or didn’t allow them to vote this open doors show. The women are strong as men or stronger.

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