Seneca Falls Convention
Definition
The first women's rights convention held in Seneca Falls, New York, in July 1848. It marked a significant step towards women's suffrage in America.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a music festival that no one thought would be successful because it featured only new bands (women). But instead, it turns out to be an epic event that changes music forever. That's what Seneca Falls did for women's rights!
Related terms
Declaration of Sentiments: A document signed by 68 women and 32 men—100 out of some 300 attendees at the first women's rights convention—to call for equality with men before law including voting rights.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Lucretia Mott: Two prominent organizers of Seneca Falls Convention who were advocates for women’s rights including suffrage.
Women's Suffrage: The right of women to vote in elections; a right that was fought for and eventually granted in the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920.
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- What important document did the Seneca Falls Convention produce?
- What was the Seneca Falls Convention?
- Who played a large role in the suffrage movement at the Seneca Falls Convention?
- Who is often credited with starting First Women's Rights Convention called Seneca Falls Convention in July1848?
- Which women's rights advocate played a crucial role in organizing the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
- Who is credited with organizing the Seneca Falls Convention, a significant event in the women's suffrage movement?
- What was an important outcome of the Seneca Falls Convention held in 1848?
- How did the Seneca Falls Convention contribute to expanding democracy in America?
- Which prominent women's rights activist wrote the "Declaration of Sentiments" for the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?
- Who strongly advocated for women's suffrage through their work in the Seneca Falls Convention?
- Which person was most influential in promoting women's rights at Seneca Falls Convention?
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