Susan B. Anthony
In the early 1800's, Susan and many other girls were not allowed to be given an education. But due to her fathers belief in equal treatment of boys and girls, she and her three other sisters attended a private Quaker boarding school in Philidalphia, along with her two brothers. Anthony dedicated her life to "the cause," which is the woman suffrage movement. This movement was where woman fought for their rights to vote. Some of her accomplishments were: Founded the National Woman's Suffrage Association in 1869 with life-long friend Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and together they worked for women's suffrage for over 50 years, she was the first person to be arrested and put on trial because she voted, she wrote the Susan B. Anthony Amendment in 1878 (eventually became the 19th Amendment, which gave woman the right to vote), and she gave 75 to 100 speeches every year for 45 years. I personally think that Susan B. Anthony was one of the strongest woman that has ever lived. She fought for what she believed in and she didn't care what other people thought. Even though she struggled to accomplish her many goals, she did it without hesitation.
Some of Susan's famous quotes:
-I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand.
To me, this quote means that men aren't always the strongest. I think that at times men underestimate what woman can do.
-I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet.
To me, this quote means that when you accomplish something, you should be happy about it. Especially when you have done it all by yourself.
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Well done!