Historical Events tagged with "susan b anthony"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Susan B. Anthony Fined for Voting Attempt

June 18th, 1873 151 years ago

Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for casting a vote in the 1872 presidential election. She claimed her right to vote based on the 14th Amendment. This act of civil disobedience took place in Rochester, New York, and was a pivotal moment in the women's suffrage movement, emphasizing the struggle for women's voting rights in the United States.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Women's Voting Rights Protest Leads to Arrests

November 18th, 1872 152 years ago

Susan B. Anthony and 14 other women were arrested for voting illegally in the United States presidential election. They cast their votes in Rochester, New York, as a deliberate protest against the exclusion of women from the electoral process. Their actions were an important step in the women’s suffrage movement, advocating for women's rights to participate fully in democracy. The arrests garnered national attention and highlighted the ongoing struggle for female enfranchisement.

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