Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1815 - 1902 Suffragist, Abolitionist
A quote from Elizabeth Cady Stanton: "The prejudice against color, of which we hear so much, is no stronger than that against sex. It is produced by the same cause, and manifested very much in the same way."
Essential Facts
Participated in the abolitionist movement, along with her husband, Henry Stanton
Organized and participated in the women's rights movement
Planned the Seneca Falls Convention for women's rights
Declined support of the 14th and 15th amendments since they did not extend rights to women
