Childhood Background:

Lucy Stone was born on August 13, 1818 in Brookfield Massachusetts. She grew up on a farm and was the eights of nine children.

Childhood Background:

She looked up to her father as a kid, as he was a well respected man. However, she was not supported by her family in her education.

Historical Context:

Lucy Stone was an early advocate of anti slavery and more specifically women's rights.

Historical Context:

After graduating college, she began lecturing for the anti-slavery movement as an agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society.

Beliefs:

Lucy Stone's core belief was strictly to battle inequality.

Beliefs:

This was her belief so much so that she dedicated her whole life's work to it. She dedicated her life to battling inequality on all fronts.