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Black Baltimore 1870 1920: The Fifteenth Amendment Parade and Celebration

For Students 3rd - 8th
Contains a great picture and description of the Fifteenth Amendment parade that was held in Baltimore, to emphasize its importance. Provides links to other civil rights articles.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Government for Kids: How Voting Works

For Students 1st - 6th
Kids learn about voting in the United States government. An important right and privilege.
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BBC

Bbc News: Us Election 2010: The Fable of the Endangered Incumbent

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the winners and losers in the American primary elections in 2010. (9 June 2010)
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Twenty Sixth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides the text and a summary of the 26th Amendment (Reduction of Voting Age Qualification).
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Humanists of Utah: Lucy Stone (1818 1893)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of Lucy Stone, famous for her leadership in the suffrage and abolitionist movements.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Elizabeth Cady Stanton

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton a leader of the women's suffrage movement she wrote the Declaration of Sentiments and fought for women's rights on this site.
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here's a great presentation on Elections for younger kids that includes information on Voting, Candidates, Conventions, the Campaign, and other topics concerning elections.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Journey of a Vote

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains how voting in an election works in India. This process can be used for comparison to the United States.