Full Description
The 125 historical documents in this unique volume bring to life the triumphs, disappointments, and enduring contributions of women's struggle for equal rights in America. This work also reveals often-surprising sources of opposition, such as Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Supreme Court. Organized into five chronological periods, the documents provide a flavor for the time period in which they were written. Each period and each document is preceded by an explanatory introduction that puts it in historical context. A chronology of significant dates in the history of American women's rights, a topically organized bibliography, and a list of women's organizations for further information completes the work.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Significant Dates in the History of Women's Rights
A Flavor of the Setting: Colonial Period to the Adoption of the Constitution
The Republican Order and the Cracks in Its Design, 1790-1865
The Suffrage Issue: One Among Many, 1866-1920
A Woman Is a Woman Is a Woman: The Struggle Continues, 1920-1963
At the Crossroads, 1963-1993
Glossary
List of Women's Organizations
Bibliography
Index
