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Women's International Center: Women's History in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the social conditions in America that led to the Women's Movement, along with some women's world history.
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Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
An online look at the role Atlanta played in all parts of the Civil Rights Movement.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness

Nami: Maine Upholds Voting Restrictions

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses how Maine has upheld certain voting restrictions for the mentally ill.
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Oberlin College: Lucy Stone

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biographical note from the Oberlin College about the famous women's rights leader, as well as some writing about her from her daughter, Alice Stone Blackwell.
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Treasures: Susan B. Anthony, Defendant

For Students 9th - 10th
Susan B. Anthony's own copy of her trial proceedings. Content includes a description of the exhibit, as well as many pictures.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Gains and Pains

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the legal gains made by the civil rights movement, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, juxtaposed against the real-life actions meant to deny African Americans their right to racial equality not just legally, but...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: w.e.b. Du Bois

For Students 5th - 8th
Read a brief biography of W.E.B. DuBois, who was an early civil rights activist and supporter of equal opportunity and treatment for African-Americans. See how he acted on his beliefs. Included is a brief quiz about the Progressive Era.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: State Constitutions

For Students 5th - 8th
The new states did a great deal of experimentation within the bounds of the new republican ideals. Read about three very different takes on how a state should be organized governmentally.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Chad: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise description of the government of Chad which discusses the government, judiciary, and voting rights. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Gabon: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Gabon and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Grenada: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the government of Grenada and its political parties. The government is based the British parliamentary system. A chart is provided naming the public officials, and information about the branches of government. Information is...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malawi: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the set-up of the current government in Malawi. You can find a list of the current governmental officials and find out about the multi-party system. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Senegal: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Senegal, which is one of the most successful democracies in Africa. Find out what has made it so different from other African countries. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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US Department of Justice

Introduction to Federal Voting Rights Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
From the U.S. Justice Department, this is a history of voting rights laws in the United States, including a discussion of the Fifteenth Amendment.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: January 23: Poll Tax: Twenty Fourth Amendment Ratified

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the history of the poll tax and the passing of the 24th Amendment to abolish it. With primary sources accompanying the text and links to other resources.
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Website
Other

Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue Project: Sojourner Truth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue Project raised funds and commissioned a statue in Sojourner Truth's honor in Florence, Massachusetts. This resource gives information about her and describes the evolution of the project. Links for...
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Other

International Museum of Women: Women, Power, and Politics: Political Firsts

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of women's struggle for political equality in the United States told in a series of firsts. Answers such questions as, who was the first woman to run for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, and who was the...
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The History Place

The History Place: Great Speeches Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides extensive information regarding several American constitutional issues such as: impeachment, war powers, interstate commerce, and the amendment process. Hyperlinks can be found throughout each constitutional issue to...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Grovey v. Townsend (1935)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all about this Supreme Court case involving Negro voting rights in 1935. Features text of the majority opinion of the court.
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Emma Goldman (1869 1940)

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting article describing the life of well-known Jewish anarchist, Emma Goldman, who was deported to Russia during the Red Scare.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Lyndon Baines Johnson: "We Shall Overcome" Congress Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of President Lyndon Baines Johnson addressing a Joint Session of Congress on voting legislation on March 15, 1965 in Washington D.C.
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White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: The Reluctant Politician: The Story of Irene Parlby

For Students 9th - 10th
Irene Parlby, one of the Famous Five, came to politics reluctantly but determined to fight for the betterment of the lives of women and children on Alberta's farms. She fought to get them proper education, medical and dental care and...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Elizabeth Cady Stanton

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902 CE), noted suffragist and reformer of the women's rights movement. Additional content includes a photograph and Stanton's statement before the Judiciary...

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