Women’s History in America 1800-1900Women’s History in America 1800-1900

By: Jen BrunnerBy: Jen Brunner

18261826

The first public high schools for girls open in New York and Boston.

The first public high schools for girls open in New York and Boston.

18331833

Oberlin College becomes the first coeducational college in the United States. In 1841, Oberlin awards the first academic degrees to three women.

Oberlin College becomes the first coeducational college in the United States. In 1841, Oberlin awards the first academic degrees to three women.

18371837

The first National Female Anti-Slavery Convention meets in New York City. Eight-one women from twelve states attend.

The first National Female Anti-Slavery Convention meets in New York City. Eight-one women from twelve states attend.

18381838

The first college for women is established in Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College.

The first college for women is established in Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College.

18441844

The Lowell Female Labor Reform Association is formed and demands ten hour workdays for women.

The Lowell Female Labor Reform Association is formed and demands ten hour workdays for women.

18481848

The first Women’s Rights Convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York. The first Women’s Rights Convention is held in Seneca Falls, New York.

18491849

Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.

Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.

1852 1852 Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is published and sells 300,000 copies in the first year. It is a anti-slavery novel describing the inhumanity of slavery.

Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is published and sells 300,000 copies in the first year. It is a anti-slavery novel describing the inhumanity of slavery.

18661866

The American Equal Rights Association is founded by four women.The American Equal Rights Association is founded by four women.

18681868

The 14th Amendment is ratified, granting all citizens protection of the Constitution against unjust state laws. It defines “citizens” and “voters” as “male”.

The 14th Amendment is ratified, granting all citizens protection of the Constitution against unjust state laws. It defines “citizens” and “voters” as “male”.

18721872

Susan B. Anthony is arrested for attempting to vote for Ulysses S. Grant.Susan B. Anthony is arrested for attempting to vote for Ulysses S. Grant.

18781878

A Women’s Suffrage Amendment is introduced to Congress by Senator A.A. Sargeant of California. In 1920, the 19th Amendment is ratified, allowing women the right to vote in federal elections.

A Women’s Suffrage Amendment is introduced to Congress by Senator A.A. Sargeant of California. In 1920, the 19th Amendment is ratified, allowing women the right to vote in federal elections.

18901890

The National American Women Suffrage Association established with Elizabeth Stanton as leader.

The National American Women Suffrage Association established with Elizabeth Stanton as leader.

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