Susan B Anthony Research Paper
Susan B. Anthony
“Are Women Persons?”
About Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Antony was born in February 15, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts. She was raised in a Quaker family who was very strict but was very close to one another. At a very young age, she was very tough and was known to stand up against other children if she felt they were wrong. When she was young, she also knew what she wanted to be when she grows up and that was a teacher. While growing up, Susan could see the differences in the way boys and girls were treated. Even at school, it was the boys who were always chosen by the teachers to learn reading and writing and she did not like that. In 1846, at the age of 26, she took the position of the girls’ department at Canajoharie Academy, her first paid position. She taught at that school for two years, earning $110 a year. Susan spent 15 years being a teacher because she knew that she was able to work and earn money just like men were. It was in 1852 that she began speaking at rallies for the rights of women. During this time, she made so many …show more content…
I believe that when someone is up front making a presentation, it is very important that people are able to hear you talk. I know I have a loud voice, and when I do public speaking, I have no problem with people being able to hear me. Another strength that I have is being animated. What I mean by this is being able to change my voice when needed and using my hands to try and make a point when needed. This is important because it keeps the audience listening and shows that I am trying to make my speech interesting. The last thing I would think is a strength that I have is the ability to make constant eye contact with my audience. This is also very important because keeping good eye contact tells the audience that you know what you are talking about and have confidence in your
“Are Women Persons?”
About Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Antony was born in February 15, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts. She was raised in a Quaker family who was very strict but was very close to one another. At a very young age, she was very tough and was known to stand up against other children if she felt they were wrong. When she was young, she also knew what she wanted to be when she grows up and that was a teacher. While growing up, Susan could see the differences in the way boys and girls were treated. Even at school, it was the boys who were always chosen by the teachers to learn reading and writing and she did not like that. In 1846, at the age of 26, she took the position of the girls’ department at Canajoharie Academy, her first paid position. She taught at that school for two years, earning $110 a year. Susan spent 15 years being a teacher because she knew that she was able to work and earn money just like men were. It was in 1852 that she began speaking at rallies for the rights of women. During this time, she made so many …show more content…
I believe that when someone is up front making a presentation, it is very important that people are able to hear you talk. I know I have a loud voice, and when I do public speaking, I have no problem with people being able to hear me. Another strength that I have is being animated. What I mean by this is being able to change my voice when needed and using my hands to try and make a point when needed. This is important because it keeps the audience listening and shows that I am trying to make my speech interesting. The last thing I would think is a strength that I have is the ability to make constant eye contact with my audience. This is also very important because keeping good eye contact tells the audience that you know what you are talking about and have confidence in your