(b. November 12, 1815; d. October 16, 1902) Women's rights activist and leader in the Abolitionist movement.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton supported the Civil War to end slavery and to gain equal rights not only for Blacks but also for women. While the war resulted in liberation for slaves, it did not fundamentally change the status of women. The struggle for women's rights would continue long after the war ended.

Stanton was born to a prominent family in Johnstown, New York, on November 12, 1815. Her family's status allowed her the benefit of a sound education. Access to her father's law office made her aware, at an early age, of the injustices that women faced. By law and tradition, women were considered secondary to men and lost access to their property and wages once married. Women could not vote or hold public office. As Stanton matured, she became more aware of...