Women’s Rights Antebellum Period

The Issue  Women were treated unfairly.  Not allowed to vote  Married Women could not own property  Women lost most of their will when married.

Causes and Impacts of the Problem  Government and Religion never viewed women as power figures.  Couveuture Law made married women property pretty much.  Constitution and Declaration of Independence excluded women.

The Solution  Margaret Brent- “First Feminist”, largest land owner in Maryland in the early 1600’s and she fought to keep her land against government.  Susan B. Anthony- Spoke out for African-American rights.

Effects of the Movement  Eventually gave women the right to vote, own land, make money, and become government leaders.  Helped women gain independence.

Women’s Rights Today  In some cases women today are still segregated against.  There are a lot more women associated with politics and government positions.

Primary Source Delphine Baker

Three Questions  What were some major complaints women had?  How did marriage affect a woman’s life?  How are women treated differently today?

Works Cited  rights.htm rights.htm    bellum.html  Text Book