Suffragettes were women activists who advocated for women's right to vote during the antebellum period. They believed that women should have equal political rights as men and fought for suffrage through protests, lobbying efforts, public speeches, and civil disobedience.
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Seneca Falls Convention: The first women's rights convention held in 1848 where suffragettes gathered to discuss gender equality issues including suffrage.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A prominent leader in the women's suffrage movement who co-organized the Seneca Falls Convention and played a key role in drafting its Declaration of Sentiments.
Susan B. Anthony: A tireless suffragette who dedicated her life to women's rights, particularly fighting for the right to vote, and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement.