Women's Suffrage
Beginning of paper
The movement began in 1848 when a group of women met in
Seneca Falls New York. These women issued what became known as the Declaration
of Sentiments and Resolution s, and 11 pt. document outlining the demand for
equal rights. Al of the articles of the Declaration passed except for the right
to vo ....
Middle of paper
.... step is taken.
Because of their involvement in the abolitionist movement, women had
learned to organize, to hold public meetings, and conduct petition campaigns.
As abolitionists, women first won the right to speak in public, and they began
to evolve a philosophy of their own place in society. When the 15th amendment,
which gave black men the power to vote, was passed women became furious. Julia
Ward Howe said “For the first time, we saw... every Negro man govern every white
woman. Thi ....
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