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National Women's Suffrage Association
Founded 1869 in New York, after the split of AERA over issues regarding the 15th Amendmentt. This group was considered to be more radical and applied a more aggressive approach, pushing for additional issues such as marriage rights. It eventually coordinated with AWSA in 1890.
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American Equal Rights Association
May 10 1866, 1866-1869, hoped to secure equality of rights despite race color or sex. The 15th ammendment was proposed and women angered that it only included men proposed the 16th ammendment. While Stanton and Anthony urged their support less radical leaders were cautious of the decision. Stanton and Anthony left in 1869, founding NWSA. Lucy Howard and Julia Stone then also left the group to start AWSA
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Susan B Anthony casts ballot
Anthony led 50 women in an attempt to vote. The failed attempt caused her conviction and fine of $100 that she refused to pay. Shortly after Anthony delivered a speech in New York that delivered in the 29 postal districts of Monroe County
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The Women's Bible is published
Stanton had radical views and believed in women's rights regarding the decision to exit a marriage if she is unhappy or to prevent pregnancy if unwanted. She learned that divorce law liberation may be reversed and Christianity would be established as the state religion. Leading her to publish a feminist commentary. Her radical behavior pushed her away from NWSA while clashing with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
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National Association Opposed to Women's Suffrage
Opposition to women's suffrage was highly prevalent during the 1880's without an organized group. Men and women alike took a stand against suffrage. However, it wasn't until 1911 when Josephine Dodge founded the National Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage in New York that a group became organized. Some argued that women did not have enough time or mental capacity.
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National American Women's Suffrage Association
The NAWSA was founded 1915 with permanent head quarters in New York. This new organization was a merger from prior organizations, National Woman's Suffrage Association and American Woman's Suffrage Association. Led by Stanton, Anthony, and Lucy Stone this group aimed to ratify enough states to force ratification on government level. Based on the drive of WWI, by 1919 the 19th ammendment. had been ratified.
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Alice Paul is Arrested
Many women from the NAWSA often picketed out side of the white house in peace, up until October of 1917. It was declared that women could receive up to a six-month sentence for 'obstructing the side walks'. Yet, Alice Paul was determined and even went on a hunger strike fighting for women's rights. while contained she was force fed and abused. Eventually, she along with many others were released.
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Women Can Vote!
By January of 1918, 15 states had equal suffrage and the Women Suffrage Amendment had the two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives. By June 4 of 1919, the amendment had been passed by congress, and finally, in August of 1920, Tennessee had finally become the 36th state of ratification. Women had officially been granted the right to vote.
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Citations
"National Woman Suffrage Association (NWSA)." Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed July 26, 2017. https://www.britannica.com/topic/National-Woman-Suffrage-Association. "American Equal Rights Association (AERA)." Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed July 27, 2017. https://www.britannica.com/topic/American-Equal-Rights-Association. Gifts of Speech - Susan B. Anthony. Accessed July 29, 2017. http://gos.sbc.edu/a/anthony.html. -
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History.com Staff. "Elizabeth Cady Stanton." History.com. 2009. Accessed July 29, 2017. http://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/elizabeth-cady-stanton. "Opposition to Suffrage." History of U.S. Woman's Suffrage. Accessed July 30, 2017. http://www.crusadeforthevote.org/naows-opposition/. "National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)." Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed July 30, 2017. https://www.britannica.com/topic/National-American-Woman-Suffrage-Association.
