Social Developments: Developments for Women - Seneca Falls and the start of Feminism Flashcards
What did Susan B Anthony believe?
That there should be equal rights for men and women in society
What did Susan B Anthony do in 1872? What was the result of this?
She voted in the 1872 election and was arrested for this
Who did Susan B Anthony work closely with to help the campaign for women’s rights?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
What was an issue with Susan B Anthony’s jury in her trial for voting illegally?
They were all men
What was the result of Susan B Anthonys 1872 Trial?
Her vote was made illegitimate
What was the social impact of Susan B Anthony voting?
It made many people question if women should have the right to vote or not
When was the Seneca Falls meeting for women?
1848
What was created at the 1848 Seneca Falls meeting?
The Declaration of Sentiments
What did the Declaration of Sentiments say?
It said that all men and women should be equal, not just men
What other social group did Women try and help as well as themselves? What did they argue?
African Americans, arguing Slavery being an Institution was wrong
What was significant about the womens campaign to end slavery?
Lincoln once said that the womens campaign to end slavery was one of the reasons the Civil War had occurred
How did women react to the loss of the male population after the Civil War?
They decided to try and build indepdendent lives for themselves
What did many middle class women attempt to do in order to better their lives if they were not able to get married?
Get a degree in a health profession
What did women do with their newly-gained degrees in health and sanitation?
They would set up areas for new immigrants to live and be clean in
