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Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Jeannette Rankin

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973 CE), who, in 1916, was elected to the House of Representatives from Montana, becoming the first female member of Congress.
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Pankhurst Family

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Ibiblio.org gives a brief, yet very informative description of the Pankhurst family and their quest for women's suffrage in England.
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Article
Other

Blue Shoe Guide: The Nineteenth Amendment & the War of the Roses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides historical and biographical information about the fight in Tennessee to ratify the 19th Amendment.
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Handout
Other

International Museum of Women: Women, Power, and Politics: Victoria Woodhull

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten things you should know about Victoria Woodhull who, in 1872, was the first woman to run for the presidency of the United States.
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Handout
Other

Women in History: Carrie Chapman Catt

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site's biographical sketch of Carrie Chapman Catt includes facts, accomplishments, and links to web sites for further research.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Women's Suffrage

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times presents an interactive, online crossword puzzle on women's suffrage. Upper elementary students can participate with some guidance.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Movement Comes of Age: Carrie Chapman Catt (Portrait)

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a portrait of Carrie Chapman Catt, suffragist who briefly served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Movement Comes of Age: Suffrage Plays

For Students 9th - 10th
Suffragist staged plays to bring attention to the cause of women's suffrage. Here is a brochure listing the various "suffrage plays" that one could order from the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Suffrage Broadside: About Voting

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an example of a suffrage broadside that asks "Who will give women their right to vote and when?" Published by the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Suffrage Broadside: The Woman's Reason

For Students 9th - 10th
What were some of the reason's suffragists felt women should have the right to vote. This early 20th-century broadside has several responses. Published by the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Suffrage Broadside: People Say,we Say

For Students 9th - 10th
How did suffragists respond to many of the questions and statements of those opposed to woman suffrage? this broadside shows the woman suffrage argument using a two-column format: "People Say" and "We Say." Published by the National...
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Suffrage Broadside

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a broadside addressed to the "8,000,000 Working Women in the United States," which asks questions like "Are you satisfied with your working conditions?" and "How can you get what you want?" Published by the National Woman...
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Suffrage Broadside: Why Women Want to Vote

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do working women, housekeepers, mothers, teachers and other women want the right to vote? This suffrage broadside provides answers. Published by the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
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Website
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: "Women Vote Under These Flags" Broadside

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting broadside showing flags of countries that allowed women to vote, and asking under the U.S. flag, "Why do not all women vote under the flag of democracy?"
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Activity
National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Myra Bradwell

For Students 9th - 10th
Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 1994, Myra Bradwell was one of our first woman lawyers.
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Handout
National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Victoria Woodhull

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit the National Women's Hall of Fame to learn a few basic facts about Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for President of the United States.