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The Progressives
In this Progressive Era worksheet, pupils review a chapter as they read 10 descriptions identifying who or what is speaking, respond to 4 short answer questions, and explain a historical theme regarding this time period in United States...
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Susan B. Anthony & Women's Suffrage
Students explore the life of Susan B. Anthony and Victorian views on women's suffrage. After discussing the suffrage movement, groups of students observe lithographs and discuss reasons for Miss Anthony's arrest. They read a petition...
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Women's Wartime Roles
Students explore the role of women during times of war. They examine the various roles that women have played in wars throughout United States history and how they have changed over time. In addition, they role-play presentations as if...
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Focused Learning Lesson: American History
Eleventh graders review the Progressive Movement and the Women's suffrage movement. They also review the changes from the end of World War I to the Great Depression.
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It is Our Right-Don't Waste It!
Students explore the basic rights granted to all American citizens by the U.S. Constitution in the light of women's issues. The women's suffrage movement, the role of Susan B. Anthony, and the timeline of events on voting rights are...
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Freedom Voices: Abolition and Suffrage in the United States
Students explore abolition and suffrage in the United States.
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Women: Stride Toward Freedom
Young scholars read facts about women'ts suffrage and research topics related to women's rights. Optional films for viewing and books to read.
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Petition of Amelia Bloomer Regarding Suffrage in the West
Learners investigate the role of Amelia Jenks Bloomer in the struggles for suffrage and political reform. They consider the factors involved in political socialization and compile webliographies of their research materials.
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The Voter
Pupils identify the constitutional amendments and major federal laws that have shaped suffrage in the United States.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Students recognize that all people have rights and should be treated equal, describe some ways that women's rights have changed through time, and identify the contributions Elizabeth Stanton has made to womens' rights.
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Votes for Women
In this 20th century events worksheet, students read about the voting rights earned by women in the 20th century. Students learn the terms suffrage and suffragettes. Students answer 4 questions about the information.
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Suffragettes 1903-1913
In this suffragettes activity, students read 4 passages about the suffragettes and women's fight to earn the right to vote. Students use a glossary to help them understand the passages.
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Universal Suffrage
Learners examine suffrage. They participate in a classroom activity in which some students get to vote and others do not get to participate. Learners discuss how they felt and how it wasn't fair. They write a one page essay about the...
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Women's Suffrage
High schoolers are introduced to the women's suffrage movement. Using primary source documents, they work together in groups to read and analyze them. They identify their motivations for starting the movement and write a paragraph about...
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Democratic Ideas of the 1776 Maryland Constitution
Students analyze primary source documents. They evaluate how well the requirements for voting and holding office in the 1776 Maryland Constitution reflect democratic values.
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Lobbying for Passage of the National Suffrage Amendment
Young scholars examine the lobbying involved in trying to pass the Nineteenth Amendment. They discover the relationships between women and the suffragists. They also examine the media's coverage of the event.
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Lyddie
Seventh graders read the novel, Lyddie, while studying the reform movement. They complete assignments for each chapter and write essays about Lyddie's development through the novel.
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Females in Charge: The Petticoat Government of Winslow, Arkansas
Eighth graders explain the historical influence of the federal government on Arkansas government. They discuss the concept of good citizenship within the political organization.
Library of Congress
Loc: Votes for Women: Suffrage Pictures 1850 1920
This extensive and varied resource shares images of the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Conduct a keyword search to explore the collection.
Library of Congress
Loc: One Hundred Years Toward Suffrage
Abigail Adams, Sojourner Truth, and many other women played significant roles which led to the Nineteenth Amendment as highlighted in this time line.
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Susan B. Anthony
Text of an article by Susan B. Anthony which was originally printed in "The Revolution," in 1868. The article is titled, "Is it a Crime for a Citizen of the United States to Vote?" The text can be read online or downloaded in either PDF...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Women's Suffrage: When Did Women Vote?
Print a copy of the "Voting Dates Fact Sheet" and fill it in with the data collected as the world map is explored.
US National Archives
Our Documents: 19th Amendment to the u.s. Const.
This site contains a good overview of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It gives background information on women's suffrage, provides the transcript of the actual document, and allows you to view an image of the document.
Library of Congress
Loc: Draft of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's "The Woman's Bible"
This article focuses on the philosophy and strategies of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, as well as the fight for women's right to vote.