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For many years, women did not have the same rights or privileges as men. Today women have the right to vote, and have same basic rights as men. Susan B. Anthony is one of America's important civil rights leaders who fought for women's rights. She has paved the way of American life today, and changed our country dramatically. Because of her, both women and men have the right to vote. Susan B. Anthony has impacted our life today by showing us that we can be equal and women can have their rights.
Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820 in Adams, Massachusetts. She had eight brothers and sisters, and was the second of nine children. At three years old, Susan learned how to read and write. At six, she had moved to Battenville, New York. During this time she had to go to a district school. At the school, a teacher declined to teach Susan long division because she was female. Because of this problem, Daniel Anthony, Susan's father, decided to home school Susan and teach her......

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