Take a Stand

The video covers the history of the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., starting with the abolitionist movement in the 1800s. Key figures like Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were instrumental in organizing the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, which marked the beginning of the women's rights movement. The video highlights the formation of various suffrage organizations, including the National Woman Suffrage Association, and the efforts of activists like Susan B. Anthony. It details the progress made at both state and federal levels, culminating in the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote. The legacy of these efforts is emphasized, noting the continued challenges faced by Black women.

What was the role of Susan B. Anthony in the women's suffrage movement?

What was the outcome of the 19th Amendment ratified in 1920?

How did the efforts of women like Mott and Stanton influence future generations?