Question

Why was the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London important to the women's movement?

Answer 1

The beginning of the women's movement was when women abolitionists came to the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London and were denied entry.  This brought women's rights issues to their attention, leading them to organize the Seneca Falls Convention!

Answer: Women abolitionists were excluded from the convention, which inspired them to organize the Seneca Falls Convention.