Compromise And Conflict in America: 1848-1857 - Married Women’s Property Act (1848)

The Married Women's Property Act of 1848, spearheaded by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, marked a significant shift in women's rights in New York. Before the Act, married women had no legal control over their property, which was managed by their husbands under the doctrine of coverture. The Act allowed women to retain control over their property and earnings, representing a step towards equality. However, full equality was still a distant goal.

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