Susan B. Anthony: the Woman Behind the Coin

When one thinks of Susan B. Anthony, the first thing that comes to one's mind is coins. But there is more to that hallowed name than just a coin, Susan B. Anthony was a mighty figure in the cause for women's suffrage. Her work is worth far more than a dollar, Susan B. Anthony’s perseverance resulted in the betterment of society. Susan B. Anthony worked for true equality, one of the defining principals of American culture. Although Susan B. Anthony is most remembered for her accomplishments in the women’s suffrage movement, her work was important in the progressive temperance movements.
Susan B. Anthony was born to Daniel Anthony and Lucy Read Anthony on February 15, 1820 in Adams Massachusetts. She was brought up in a Quaker family with long activist traditions. Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends, lived simply and advocated equality, encouraging education for both males and females. 1 Due to her upbringing in a family deep rooted in Quaker values, Susan B. Anthony wa...