Susan B. Anthony
The woman who changed lives!
What Susan Wanted to Change and How She Did It!
She helped establish the American Equal Rights Association, in 1866, with Elizabeth Cady Stanton. They wanted to make sure that the same rights were granted to all people regardless of their race or gender! Susan and Elizabeth made a newspaper called; "The Revolution". It lobbied for women's rights in 1868! The motto of the newspaper was;
"Men their rights, and nothing more; women their rights, and nothing less."
Years of Glory!
Born on February 15, 1820, Susan B. Anthony was raised in a Quaker household. She later worked as a teacher before becoming a leading figure in the women's rights movement. She partnered with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and would eventually lead the National American Woman Suffrage Association. A dedicated women, Anthony died on March 13, 1906, from heart failure!
Influences on the world!
"I do not demand equal pay for any women, save those who
do equal work and value. Scorn to be coddled by your
employers; make them understand that you are in their
service as workers, not as women."
(Quote from Susan B. Anthony)
How This Effects Me!
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Words You May Not Know!
Abolitionist= The act of abolishing slavery!
Quaker=A member of religious society of friends!
Reflective=A person who looks back on their actions!