The Women's Movement In The 19th Century
Kathryn Fleming
Midterm
The Women’s Movement
Women had it difficult in the late 1800’s and early 1900s. Men and women defiantly had different treatments towards each other. Once women were married, they were not important or even relevant. Not even during elections were women noticed. They couldn’t vote until August 1920. Women also couldn’t have big professional jobs. And most importantly women could not get the same education as men because most colleges wouldn’t accept them. This made women completely dependent on men.
The women’s movement began in the 19th century. Women finally spoke out against the men. The Seneca Falls Convention which happened in July of 1848 was organized by Women’s Rights Activists. This group consistent of some ladies named Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucretia Mott. The original goal of the convention was to talk about the rights of women and to make others …show more content…
realize how big of an impact this made.
Unfortunately the Civil War came and this put a hold on the movement.
Many women helped out with aid for the war and took over the males job in society. Shortly after the war women began to start more conventions. In 1867, Susan B. Anthony created the Equal Rights Association. This started the period of women pushing the right to vote. (pg 494 in book)
As time went on, men started to fight back and realize what the women were doing. This made it harder for women to stand up for themselves. Despite all the hard times, women began to move forward and continue with their fight. The good news was that several laws and government programs helped the women. Finally on August 18,1920 the 19th amendment was passed. This granted suffrage to women. Even though women won this, the battle still continued. Women pushed for more rights, until the 1970s when they were declared equal. Finally all the amendments applied to all citizens, male and female.
In conclusion, the women’s movement was a slow and tough, but greatly needed movement which clearly shows what freedom allows us to
do.
Progressives
There was a great need for progressives during the 1900s. Back then America’s population was around 75 million, and many were foreign. By the 1910’s there was a little over 13 million more immigrants. There was also another huge change taking place. America started switching from small businesses, to bigger businesses in the economy. There became many different working conditions and classes. Because of this the economic levels changed and new jobs were formed that never existed before. It was a time for change in America, as well as a time for reform. Theodore Roosevelt was in office for a couple years when he put it on himself to move towards the reform. During this time, large cities grew, small towns turned into cities, and new towns were formed.
The progressive era really had a huge impact in America's history. For years, the poor and immigrants were unhappy with how they were treated. The Muckrakers were journalists who exposed corruption in business and politics and told of the horrible tales that were going on behind the scenes. These new reformers took over the Populist idea saying that the government should fix the public's economy into something safe and fair for all. Progressive reforms were carried out not only on the national level, but in states and all around the world.
Midterm
The Women’s Movement
Women had it difficult in the late 1800’s and early 1900s. Men and women defiantly had different treatments towards each other. Once women were married, they were not important or even relevant. Not even during elections were women noticed. They couldn’t vote until August 1920. Women also couldn’t have big professional jobs. And most importantly women could not get the same education as men because most colleges wouldn’t accept them. This made women completely dependent on men.
The women’s movement began in the 19th century. Women finally spoke out against the men. The Seneca Falls Convention which happened in July of 1848 was organized by Women’s Rights Activists. This group consistent of some ladies named Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucretia Mott. The original goal of the convention was to talk about the rights of women and to make others …show more content…
realize how big of an impact this made.
Unfortunately the Civil War came and this put a hold on the movement.
Many women helped out with aid for the war and took over the males job in society. Shortly after the war women began to start more conventions. In 1867, Susan B. Anthony created the Equal Rights Association. This started the period of women pushing the right to vote. (pg 494 in book)
As time went on, men started to fight back and realize what the women were doing. This made it harder for women to stand up for themselves. Despite all the hard times, women began to move forward and continue with their fight. The good news was that several laws and government programs helped the women. Finally on August 18,1920 the 19th amendment was passed. This granted suffrage to women. Even though women won this, the battle still continued. Women pushed for more rights, until the 1970s when they were declared equal. Finally all the amendments applied to all citizens, male and female.
In conclusion, the women’s movement was a slow and tough, but greatly needed movement which clearly shows what freedom allows us to
do.
Progressives
There was a great need for progressives during the 1900s. Back then America’s population was around 75 million, and many were foreign. By the 1910’s there was a little over 13 million more immigrants. There was also another huge change taking place. America started switching from small businesses, to bigger businesses in the economy. There became many different working conditions and classes. Because of this the economic levels changed and new jobs were formed that never existed before. It was a time for change in America, as well as a time for reform. Theodore Roosevelt was in office for a couple years when he put it on himself to move towards the reform. During this time, large cities grew, small towns turned into cities, and new towns were formed.
The progressive era really had a huge impact in America's history. For years, the poor and immigrants were unhappy with how they were treated. The Muckrakers were journalists who exposed corruption in business and politics and told of the horrible tales that were going on behind the scenes. These new reformers took over the Populist idea saying that the government should fix the public's economy into something safe and fair for all. Progressive reforms were carried out not only on the national level, but in states and all around the world.