Black Past
Black Past: Barnett, Ida Wells
This biography details the life and journalistic career of African American women's rights activist Ida B. Wells Barnett.
Library of Congress
Loc: Progressive Era to New Era, 1900 1929
This website defines and explores the Progressive Era and various aspects of American society during that period of history. It contains fairly simple text and several images.
Scholastic
Scholastic: A Brief History of Women's Rights Movements
Find a history of the several movements that advocated for women's rights in voting, politics, and at work.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Influential Speeches
This is a collection of 47 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12) on the topic Influential Speeches. What makes a great speech, and what makes a great speech memorable? Study some of the most influential speeches in history and learn how they...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Women's Rights
Are women's rights different than human rights? What are the benefits of promoting equality for women? Study the history of women's rights in America and around the world as you learn about the fight for women's equality.This collection...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Famous 5 Heritage Edukit: Teacher Corner
The 'Famous Five' are an important part of not only Canada's History, but also its identity. This Heritage Edukit provides teachers with lesson plans--elementary and Jr/Sr high--that highlight important learnings from 'Equal pay for...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Famous 5: Heroes for Today: Emily Murphy
This website provides some excellent information about Emily Murphy--both for the educator and the learner. Information and photos on her private life allow users a glimpse into Emily Murphy as few knew her. Links to her public life and...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Civics: Elections
Citizens of democratic countries consider voting one of their chief rights because it allows them to choose who will govern them. Learn about voting rights and the election process.
Library of Congress
Loc: Mary Church Terrell Timeline
A chronology of key events in the life of Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954), educator, lecturer, feminist, and civil rights activist.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Jim Crow Era: The Life and Death of Jim Crow
Looks at how Southerners continued to discriminate against blacks after the Civil War through Black Codes, or Jim Crow laws, which permitted practices such as segregation in public places and requiring literacy tests in order to vote.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Places Where Women Made History: Elizabeth Cady Stanton House
This site provides an overview of the life, and achievements of Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902). Tells how her experiences in the Elizabeth Cady Stanton House led to her role as an activist for women's rights.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: 15th Amendment Ratified
The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870. A synopsis of what it stands for is presented here.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Antoinette Louisa Brown Blackwell
Antoinette Blackwell was the first American woman to be ordained as a minister. She was a champion of woman's rights and lived to vote at age 95 after the adoption of the 19th amendment into the U.S. Constitution.
Scholastic
Scholastic: u.s. Constitution Changes With the Times
Clear, concise overview of the "voting" amendments to the Constitution. Includes quotes from 20th century Justices and Presidents about Amendments they thought were needed.
Other
Etv: Ready to Vote: Why Bother?
Are you ready to vote? Take this interactive quiz to see how much you know about voting rights, voting responsibility, and the government.
Other
Center for Voting and Democracy Glossary
Brief and informative description of the Voting Act of 1965, as well as other definitions related to equal opportunity in voting.
Other
International Museum of Women: Women, Power, and Politics: Victoria Woodhull
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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Democracy and Diversity Voting Rights Quiz [Pdf]
How much do you know about who can vote in the United States? Which amendments to the Constitution govern voting rights? Take this quiz to find out.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Myra Bradwell
Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 1994, Myra Bradwell was one of our first woman lawyers.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Victoria Woodhull
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.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Twenty Fourth Amendment
This resource provides the text of the amendment, and annotations about its application, including footnotes citing cases in U.S. history pertaining to the topic.
Curated OER
Time 100: Emmeline Pankhurst
A biography of one of the most adamant women in history, as she fought for the woman's right to vote in England.
Curated OER
Lucretia Mott: A Great American Religious Leader
This is a very in-depth, student-written biography on the life of Lucretia Mott. Read about her early influences, the Seneca Falls Convention, and her involvement with the suffrage movement.
Curated OER
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Progressive Era
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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