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Food for thought. 3-4 Lydia Taft of Massachusetts voted in 1756 on behalf of her dead husband in a townhall meeting. From 1775 until 1807 whomever resided in New Jersey and was worth $50 could vote, except married women. The Declaration of Independence,... moreFood for thought. 3-4 Lydia Taft of Massachusetts voted in 1756 on behalf of her dead husband in a townhall meeting. From 1775 until 1807 whomever resided in New Jersey and was worth $50 could vote, except married women. The Declaration of Independence, Bill of rights, and the USA Constitution speak of Liberties, yet it only meant for British and Anglo-Saxon people since Native Americans were not USA citizens, wives and slaves were properties.
Louisa Swain became the first woman to legally vote in Laramie, WY after after 1870 (Top).
Susan Anthony was arrested and convicted for voting in NY in 1872. In 1878 Anthony helped with the the Right to vote ammendment introduced by Aaron Sargent (Ca-R) and was ratified in 1920. (Middle)
Mary Mahoney is one of the first Black woman to vote after the 19th amendment in 1920. She was a pioneer in nursing and a champion for human rights. (Bottom) less
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