es in an election, their hard work did pay off by obtaining women the right to own property and fight for custody of their children in a court of law. In this day women cannot imagine being thrown out of their homes because their husband had died or being forced to leave their children in order to escape an abusive relationship. However, these circumstances were a part of the everyday life before Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony changed it. Elizabeth and Susan fought long and hard to abolish slavery during the American Civil War, putting aside their cause for a time. Without their efforts, the abolition amendment would certainly not have been obtained as early as it was. After the war they expected the men to fight for the women's rights cause and were very disappointed when they did not. They were told time and time again by respected men such as Fredrick Douglas that the black vote was more important at this time and they needed to wait their turn. The women were disillusioned and could easily have given up - most would have. However, this betrayal only strengthened their resolve and will to fight for the vote. ...
