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1837: The first American convention held to advocate women's rights was the 1837 Anti-Slavery Convention of American Women held in 1837. [4] [5] 1837: Oberlin College becomes the first American college to admit women. 1840: The first petition for a law granting married women the right to own property was established in 1840. [6]
The American scene in the 1920s featured a widespread expansion of women's roles, starting with the vote in 1920, and including new standards of education, employment and control of their own sexuality. "Flappers" raised the hemline and lowered the old restrictions in women's fashion. The Italian-American media disapproved.
Timeline of women in warfare and the military in the United States, 2000–2010; Timeline of women in warfare and the military in the United States, 2011–present; Women's health movement in the United States; Women's history sites (National Park Service) Timeline of women's legal rights in the United States (other than voting)
Women have made great strides – and suffered some setbacks – throughout history, but many of their gains were made during two eras of activism. Timeline: The women's rights movement in the US ...
Learn more about Ada Lovelace, Maria Tallchief and more. Amazon. Buy. A bold and colorful board book celebrating the achievements of 10 women who changed the world and cleared a path for those who ...
Timeline of pre–United States history; Timeline of the history of the United States (1760–1789) Timeline of the history of the United States (1790–1819) Timeline of the history of the United States (1820–1859) Timeline of the history of the United States (1860–1899) Timeline of the history of the United States (1900–1929)
2. The day became Women's History Week in 1978. An education task force in Sonoma County, California kicked off Women's History Week in 1978 on March 8, International Women's Day, according to the ...
The American women's suffrage movement began with the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention; many of the activists became politically aware during the abolitionist movement. The movement reorganized after the Civil War, gaining experienced campaigners, many of whom had worked for prohibition in the Women's Christian Temperance Union.