The first women to be elected into congress was Jeannette Rankin. Her predate entry into congress by nearly 70 years, grew out a larger women's right movement. The first gathering devoted to women’s rights in the U.S. was held July 19-20, 1848, in Seneca Falls, New York.
In 1848, women were frustrated when they couldn't vote. But that all changed in 1920. Before 1920 everything was different for women, the women had to stay home while the men were at work. This happened in Washington.the reform effort evolved during the 19 century.