Anthony's bold move in casting an illegal ballot was a pivotal act of defiance for women's rights, highlighting the long struggle for suffrage in America.
Despite the passage of the 15th Amendment, which favored race over gender in voting rights, Anthony publicly opposed the notion of prioritizing Black votes over women's.
Anthony and 14 women’s demand for ballots in 1872 emphasized their citizenship rights as tax-paying citizens, challenging the status quo of voter eligibility.
Anthony's relentless campaigning and the repercussions she faced underscore the historical difficulty women encountered in their fight for the right to vote.
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