Lesson Introduction

Think About It

Did you know that Black Americans were not the only people group to experience discrimination in America?


Equal Rights

At one point and time American women experienced restrictions simply based on their gender. Women were not allowed to vote in elections, they were not permitted to own land or businesses, and they were not encouraged to go to college and get jobs. It was very obvious that men were thought to be superior when it came to important matters. Even when it came to the U.S. Constitution and amendments, Black men were more of a focus than women were. So, a group of women became fed up with this way of living and decided to take action.