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Fighting for Equal Rights

Susan believed that in order for women to get more

n. a building or area of land that someone owns
power, married women needed the right to own property.
property

achieve
She worked hard to achieve this goal. In 1860, the Married

to reach a goal; to accomplish
v.
Women’s Property Act was passed in New York State.

Although the victory was important, women still could not

vote.

Unit 9 | Fighting for Equal Rights