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Scholastic

Scholastic: u.s. Constitution Changes With the Times

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Clear, concise overview of the "voting" amendments to the Constitution. Includes quotes from 20th century Justices and Presidents about Amendments they thought were needed.
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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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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Trial of Susan B. Anthony

For Students 9th - 10th
Arrested for "illegal voting", suffragist Susan B. Anthony was put on trial, which is chronicled here using historical documents, testimony, and primary source material.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Seneca Falls and Building a Movement, 1776 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the Seneca Falls convention is told through words, pictures, and primary sources.
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Curated OER

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Progressive Era

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the reforms that were instituted not only in Georgia, but in the entire country during the Progressive Era. Read a history of the beginnings of progressivism, the people involved, and a recounting of the various...
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Curated OER

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Progressive Era

For Students 9th - 10th
A good overview of the reforms that were instituted not only in Georgia, but in the entire country during the Progressive Era. Read a history of the beginnings of progressivism, the people involved, and a recounting of the various...
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Paulsdale

For Students 9th - 10th
Birthplace and home of Alice Paul, a leader in the Women's suffrage movement.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ignatius Donnelly

For Students 9th - 10th
American congressman and supporter of women's suffrage.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Julia Ward Howe

For Students 9th - 10th
Julia was an abolitionist and poet. She is famous for the Battle Hymn of the Republic and for proclaiming Mother's Day in 1870. Mrs. Howe also focused her energy on women's suffrage.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Susan B. Anthony

For Students 9th - 10th
(1820-1906) Susan B. Anthony was a school teacher who became a prominent agitator for the abolition of slavery. She also worked on the Women's Suffrage movement.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Susan B. Anthony

For Students 9th - 10th
An American civil rights leader who secured Women's suffrage.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Susan B. Anthony

For Students 9th - 10th
An American civil rights leader who helped introduce women's suffrage into the United States.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Susan B. Anthony

For Students 9th - 10th
(1820-1906) A prominent American civil rights leader and abolitionist, who worked to secure women's suffrage in the United States.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Susan B. Anthony

For Students 9th - 10th
(1820-1906) Pioneer crusader for the women's suffrage movement.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: James Forten

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of James Forten, who was a successful inventor, businessman, abolitionist and social activist in the early years of the United States.
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Baertracks

Creative Quotations: Susan B. Anthony

For Students 9th - 10th
A short list of quotes from Susan B. Anthony.
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Article
University of Oxford (UK)

American National Biography: Elizabeth Cady Stanton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, woman suffragist and writer of the 1800s.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Wake Up, America!

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource covers the changing of America due to the Industrial Revolution which brought in not only new technology but also opened the door to reform movements. From the series by Joy Hakim, "A History of Us." Includes a teacher's...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Aftermath: Postcards, African Americans Picking Cotton

For Students 9th - 10th
Though given the right to vote, African-American men and women faced discrimination and racist practices that often prevented them from voting in the early 20th century. Read about some of these practices, and how, for example, the Texas...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Patriotic Rally at Fort Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an example of the patriotism that flourished in the United States (this site's example is taken from Texas' history), during the Great War (World War I). See a photo from a rally at Fort Brown, showing both women and men...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Cult of Domesticity: Resource Menu

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of eight primary resources and reading guides focusing on women's issues in the 1800s including domesticity, slavery, and suffrage.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: November 4: Election Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of November 4, which is an election day in the United States. Includes a discussion of presidential elections in the nineteenth century, and women's struggle to obtain the right to vote.
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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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Stanford University

Riverwalk Jazz: Speakeasies, Flappers, and Red Hot Jazz: Music of Prohibition

For Students 9th - 10th
Script of a radio broadcast about Prohibition and Jazz Age America comments on black market bootlegging, jazz music, speakeasies, flappers, and women`s suffrage.

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