Women's Suffrage 1848-1920Overview:
First of all, women's suffrage just means women's right to vote. The women's suffrage movement in America began with a gathering held in Seneca Falls, New York where Elizabeth Stanton spoke about economic barriers that women are challenged with including lack of education and and voice in political debates. This meeting at Seneca Falls triggered a movement that would sweep across America, causing groups to be formed such as the NWSA (national woman suffrage association) and AWSA (american woman suffrage association). The movement ended in 1920 when the 19th amendment was passed, which allowed all women to have the right to vote. (The Women's Rights Movement)
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