
Trial of Susan B. Anthony
by Anonymous
'Trial of Susan B. Anthony' Summary
The book chronicles the trial of Susan B. Anthony and other women who attempted to vote in the 1872 election, arguing that the 14th Amendment granted them the right to vote. The text provides a detailed record of the trial proceedings, including witness testimonies, legal arguments, and the judge's rulings. It also features speeches delivered by Anthony and other prominent figures in the women's suffrage movement, outlining their legal and moral justifications for their actions. The book explores the legal and societal context of the trial, highlighting the tensions surrounding women's rights and the interpretation of the Constitution in the post-Civil War era. It further examines the strategies employed by both the prosecution and the defense, as well as the public response to the trial. The text serves as a primary source document, offering valuable insights into the history of the women's suffrage movement and the legal challenges faced by those seeking to expand voting rights.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Authors

Anonymous
Unknown
An anonymous author is a writer who has chosen to keep their identity hidden from their readers. The reasons for this decision can vary, and may include political or social persecution, personal priva...
Books by AnonymousDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

Sonnet (From the Spanish of Plácido) by James Weldon Johnson
This book is a biography of James Weldon Johnson, an American author, educator, lawyer, diplomat, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Johnson is be...

Nature of the Judicial Process by Benjamin N. Cardozo
In *The Nature of the Judicial Process*, Benjamin N. Cardozo, a prominent jurist, explores the complex methods employed by judges in reaching decision...

Sokrates Verteidigung (Apologie) by Plato (Πλάτων)
Platon (427 v. Chr.–348 v. Chr.) läßt Sokrates sein Leben darstellen und beurteilen sowie seine Einstellung zum Tod. Übersetzung durch Friedrich Danie...

The South by Langston Hughes
“The South” by Langston Hughes is a powerful poem that offers a stark and unflinching portrayal of the South during the Jim Crow era. Using vivid imag...

Progressive Woman, Vol. VII, No. 75 (October 1913) by Various
Progressive Woman was a monthly magazine published in the early 20th century that advocated for women's suffrage, women's rights, and social justice....

Oration by Frederick Douglass Delivered on the Occasion of the Unveiling of the Freedmen's Monument, April 14, 1876 by Frederick Douglass
This book presents Frederick Douglass's powerful speech delivered at the unveiling of the Freedmen's Monument in Lincoln Park, Washington D.C., on Apr...

Dr. Elsie Inglis by Frances Balfour
In the annals of history, one name shines as a beacon of courage and determination - Dr. Elsie Inglis, a trailblazing figure who defied the norms of h...

Negro Problem by Various
This collection of essays, edited by Booker T. Washington, is representative of what historians have characterized as "racial uplift ideology." These...

Upward Path: A Reader For Colored Children by Various
'Upward Path: A Reader for Colored Children' is a groundbreaking anthology published in 1920 that aimed to provide African American children with stor...

Frederick Douglass A Biography by Charles Waddell Chesnutt
Charles Waddell Chesnutt's biography of Frederick Douglass explores the life of this remarkable figure, from his harrowing experience as an enslaved p...
Reviews for Trial of Susan B. Anthony
No reviews posted or approved, yet...