Women played a critical role in U.S history in every way while they did not receive an equal rights as men did. Throughout the U.S history, women had fought for their equal rights, mainly political power.
In 1770s, during the years of revolution, many women had boycotted and protested against the British. For example, Sarah Morris Miffin, made threads by herself rather than using British one. Also, Mary Goddard took more active roles as a first printer of Declaration of Independence.
In 1848, noticing the unequal rights for women, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott started the first women suffrage movement in the Seneca Falls convention in New York. They demanded equal right for women in the Declaration of Sentiments.
During mid 20th century, many women wanted equal payment as men had which led women to start Equal Rights Amendment Movement(ERA) to ratify the law. Although many people supported the movement, it failed due to the fears for unwanted change. Despite the failure of ERA, many women serves in the congress. 60women and 12women were serving in both House and the senate in 2001.
By Jinwoo
I really liked this entry. It's a good way to compare how women's rights have changed over the years. They were definitely more strict back in the 1800's. Great job.
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