Women's Contributions to American society

Clara barton

• Founder of the Red Cross
• Known as "Angel of the Battlefield"
• Earned 27 Decorations & citations for her work
• Without her, there wouldn't be Red Cross

Pocahontas

• Daughter of a powerful chief
• Played a crucial role in negotiating a stable relationship
• She ensured suvival of the colony
• Without her, the colony may have not survived

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• Accompained Lewis & Clark on their expedition 
• Guided and assisted them on their journey
• Without her, the expedition may have failed

Susan b. aNTHONY

• Known as "The Napoleon of the Women's Right's Movement"
• Led the fight for women's suffrage for over 50 years.
• Without her, women may not have been able to vote

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