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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting, at the Presidential Election in Nov., 1872, and on the Trial of Beverly W. Jones, Edwin T. Marsh, and William B. Hall, the Inspectors of Election by Whom Her Vote was Received. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting" is a historical account that details the trial of Susan B. Anthony, a prominent advocate for women's rights, specifically regarding her act of voting illegally in the presidential election of November 1872. This account likely reflects the late 19th century, a critical period in the history of suffrage movements in the United States. The narrative centers on Anthony's legal battle as she confronts charges stemming from her belief in her constitutional right to vote, challenging established laws and societal norms of her time. The opening of the trial proceedings sets the stage for a significant clash over women's rights, constitutional interpretation, and the definition of citizenship. Anthony, supported by a legal team, argues that her vote should be regarded as a legitimate exercise of her rights under the Fourteenth Amendment, even though the law at that time largely excluded women from voting. The prosecution asserts that regardless of her intent or belief in her right to vote, she had committed a crime by doing so as a woman. The various testimonies and legal arguments presented highlight not only the complexities of Anthony's case but also the broader implications regarding the struggle for gender equality, making it a vital chapter in the history of women's suffrage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States |
| Subject | Women -- Suffrage -- United States |
| Subject | Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906 -- Trials, litigation, etc. |
| Subject | Election law -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18281 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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