In 1872, Susan B. Anthony illegally voted in the presidential election as a way to draw attention to the lack of voting rights for women. She was subsequently arrested and charged with illegal voting. This act brought national attention to the cause of women's suffrage and helped to advance the movement for women's voting rights. Anthony was ultimately found guilty in her trail, but refused to pay the fine as a form of protest. This act of civil disobedience helped to raise awareness and increase support for the women's suffrage movement.
