Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: The Progressives
Comprehensive teaching unit that explores the Progressive period in America and the reform movements that accompanied it. Contains video and text materials, web interactives, student oriented activities, and a timeline of key events from...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Seneca Falls Convention
Students will examine primary sources about the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 to understand why a women's rights movement was necessary to gain greater rights for women.
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Smith College: Across the Generations:exploring Us History Through Family Papers
The reform movement during the nineteenth century is explored through original documents. This site gives an overview of the social history of this time period.
Library of Congress
Loc: Elizabeth Cady Stanton Papers
The papers of suffragist, reformer, and feminist theorist Elizabeth Cady Stanton cover the years 1814 to 1946, with most of the material concentrated between 1840 and 1902. Consisting of approximately 1,000 items, the collection contains...
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Ipu: Women's Suffrage
American women could run for election in 1788, but could not vote until 1920. This and other ironies are revealed in this timeline that shows the progression of women's political rights in countries from around the world.
Library of Congress
Loc: Nawsa Collection: Carrie Chapman Catt
A brief biography of Carrie Lane Chapman Catt, leader of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Includes information on important dates, life events.
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University of Michigan: Susan B. Anthony House: Susan B. Anthony
Comprehensive site devoted to the life and causes of Susan B. Anthony.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Lucy Stone
This biographical sketch of Lucy Stone includes numerous links to related sites and articles about this early american feminist and abolitionist.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Movement Comes of Age: Falls County Prohibition Committee, July 5, 1915
The Prohibition movement was strong in the early 20th century. Check out this document to learn about the Prohibition Committee formed in Falls County, Texas.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: Women, Temperance Reform, and the Cult of Domesticity
Lesson on how women's role in the campaign against alcohol consumption in 19th-century America reflected the strengths and limitations of the cult of domesticity. Complete set of resources for a comprehensive study.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Joins the Battle: A Haunting Question
Suffragists in Texas attempted to have their voice heard. However, the issue of race often tore these women apart, and ultimately ended the Texas Equal Rights Association in 1896. Explore the words and strategies of this period's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Nineteenth Amendment
Discusses the events that led to women securing the right to vote with the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Elizabeth Cady Stanton
This site provides a brief biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the first leaders of the American women's rights movement. Read on to learn about her family life, education, and partnership with Susan B. Anthony.
University of Missouri
Exploring Constitutional Conflicts: Women's Fight for the Vote
Find out how women won the right to vote. Read a brief history of the women's suffrage movement and the text of the Nineteenth Amendment.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Joins the Battle: A New Kind of Father, a New Kind of Daughter
After Baylor University and University of Texas opened their doors to women in the late 19th century, more Texas women had access to education as well as paying jobs. Read how this new opportunity for women as well as the formation of...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Jeannette Rankin (1880 1973)
This brief encyclopedia article tells the story of Jeannette Rankin who was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and was involved in the women's suffrage movement.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
Features detailed biographical information on women's rights leaders, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Follow key events in the suffrage movement, examine historical documents and essays, and take a look at where women are...
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Georgetown College: 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.
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1900 1920) [Pdf]
Delve into Virginia's pivotal role in America's early 20th century through this slideshow. Students can visualize WWI, Virginia's naval bases, and other events such as the suffrage movement and prohibition in Virginia. The slideshow...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lucretia Mott
Lucretia Mott argued as ardently for women's rights as for black rights, including suffrage, education, and economic aid.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Political Activism in the Progressive Era: Becoming Helen Keller
Learn about the life and political activism of Helen Keller, one of the 20th century's human rights pioneers, in the AMERICAN MASTERS documentary Becoming Helen Keller. Utilizing video, discussion questions, teaching tips, and a...
Northern Illinois University
Illinois During the Guilded Age: Frances E. Willard, 1839 1898
Use this site to read interpretative essays and watch several short videos discussing the many facets of Frances Willlard's life including her work with the temperance movement and women's' suffrage.
University of Washington
University of Washington: National Woman's Party History and Geography
Explores the history and geography of the National Woman's Party and its fight for the right to vote.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Susan B. Anthony
A detailed look at the life of Susan B. Anthony. Highlights her accomplishments as well as her involvement with the women's rights movement.
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