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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Home Sweet Home Life in 19th Century Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
This site uses historically significant documents to paint a picture of family life in 19th century Ohio. Music plays a large role in this picture.
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Activity
Other

Sojourner Truth Institute: Speeches & Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The most famous speeches given by this powerful orator are recorded here with commentary. RI.9-10.9 US Documents, W.11-12.9b US Doc Analysis
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Unit Plan
Other

Library Company of Philadelphia: Ardent Spirits: American Temperance Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive exhibit of the origins of the temperance movement in the United States, dating from the seventeenth century.
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Handout
Other

In Search of Heroes: The Susan B. Anthony Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Read highlights on the life of Susan Brownwell Anthony covering information on her role in the abolition, temperance, and suffrage movements.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Monumental Idea

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a small-group project utilizing web research, cooperation, creativity and hands-on production in order to fully understand the impact of social reformers of the 19th century. Students will be responsible for building a monument...
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Handout
Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell

For Students 9th - 10th
Antoinette Blackwell was the first American woman to be ordained as a minister. She was a champion of woman's rights and lived to vote at age 95 after the adoption of the 19th amendment into the U.S. Constitution.
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Website
Other

The Susan B. Anthony House

For Students 9th - 10th
A visit to the house where Susan B. Anthony lived in her later years is very informative. The resource also offers a virtual tour.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Progressive Movement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an overview of the Progressive Era covering unions, reformers, temperance, suffrage, Washington and DuBois, and Presidents.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Ardent Spirits: American Temperance Movement: Snake Out of Bottle

For Students 9th - 10th
Iconic graphic of the American temperance movement.