Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) | Periscope

In 1849, Amelia Bloomer became the first woman to own, operate, and edit a newspaper for women.

Her paper became a voice for the women's rights movement, with articles encouraging women to participate in politics and the suffrage movement.

Standards

• 8.4 Demonstrate an understanding of South Carolinas role in and response to the dynamic economic, political, and social developments in the United States and around the world during the period 18621929.
  • 8.4.CO Compare perspectives toward reform that emerged during the Progressive Era.
• USHC.3 Demonstrate an understanding of how innovation and industrialization impacted demographic change, reform movements, and American identity from 18621924.
  • USHC.3.CE Assess the causes and effects of significant turning points in the Populist and Progressive era from 18771924.