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How Did Women Get Treated Differently
Why were women getting treated differently? Women’s had right in the 1920, but before that they got treated differently. Women’s also had to stay at home and take care of the house and take care of the kids.

The first women to be elected into congress was Jeannette Rankin. Her predate entry into congress by nearly 70 years, grew out a larger women's right movement. The first gathering devoted to women’s rights in the U.S. was held July 19-20, 1848, in Seneca Falls, New York.

In 1848, women were frustrated when they couldn't vote. But that all changed in 1920. Before 1920 everything was different for women, the women had to stay home while the men were at work. This happened in Washington.the reform effort evolved during the 19 century.

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