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Famous Women in American History

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Elizabeth Cady StantonResponsible for introduction of Woman's Suffrage amendment to US constitution adopted in 1920
Mary McLeod BethuneWas an advisor on Negro education and minority problems to five successive presidents
Eleanor RooseveltAs first lady, she advocated for working women, blacks, youth, and farmers; helped draft the universal declaration of human rights as delegate to the United Nations
Clara BartonFounder of the American Red Cross
Harriet TubmanKnown as "Moses leading her people" as she led over 300 slaves to freedom through the underground railroad.
Helen KellerAn inspiring example of living a significant life despite handicaps
SacajaweaInstrumental in success of Lewis and Clark expedition for her work as translator, chief negotiator, and healer
Francis PerkinsFirst woman to serve in Presidental Cabinet as Secretary of Labor; helped draft social security act and Fair Labor Standards Act
Amelia EarhartFirst woman to fly across the Atlantic; helped make flying possible for all
Sojourner TruthInfluenced people with her powerful speeches against slavery and in favor of equal rights
Lucretia MottDedicated 50 years of her life to winning freedom for slaves and for women from their inferior status
Jane AddamsFirst woman to win nobel prize (1931) for work on Hull House helping Chicago's poor
Susan B. AnthonyLed and inspried women's suffrage movement for 50 years.


6th Grade ELA
Momence Junior High
Momence, IL

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