Women+in+American+History

= **Women in American History** =

​Use the following websites to find out more about famous and not-so-famous women who made a difference in American history.
[|Women in History- Historic Figures] Women in History is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the education of all people through the dramatic re-creation of lives of notable women in U.S. history. Click on the link above to find out more about these women and their lives and achievements. After reading each history, scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to other sites related to this person's life and accomplishments.

[|Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles: 300 Women Who Changed the World] Learn about 300 women who changed the world—review their accomplishments, locate their birthplaces, and discover the eras in which they lived. Be aware that not all of these women changed the world in a positive way. However, their stories are worth knowing because their memories have endured the test of time.

[|Women Mathematicians] These pages are part of an on-going project at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia, to illustrate the numerous achievements of women in the field of mathematics. Here you can find biographical essays or comments on the women mathematicians profiled on this site, as well as additional resources about women in mathematics.

[|National Women's Hall of Fame] In 1969, residents of Seneca Falls created the National Women's Hall of Fame. Seneca Falls is the birthplace of the women's movement for equal rights in the United States. Explore this website to find out more about famous influential American women.

[|Women of the Century: 100 Years of American Heroes] Over the past 100 years, women have achieved many rights in the United States afforded to men since the writing of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Read about these extraordinary women who paved the way for future generations.

[|Scholastic: Women Who Changed History] Explore the lives of five women who changed history through their actions and accomplishments against all odds. Before you leave this page, click on the links about the Women's Suffrage Movement and other important women's history topics.