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.
University of Pennsylvania
Celebration of Women Writers: Narrative of Sojourner Truth
The complete text of "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth" depicts the life of Sojourner Truth as dictated to Olive Gilbert in 1850.
Library of Congress
Loc: New Tactics for a New Generation, 1890 1915
Suffragists used a variety of tactics, including traditional approaches like petitioning and lobbying, but also innovative techniques such as parades and public demonstrations, political art, and the use of planes, automobiles, motion...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 19th Amendment
Description of the 19th Amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Texas Joins the Battle: African American Women, 1890s
See photos that are representative of the lives of African-American women at the turn of the century and read about the discrimination black women and men faced: Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, and the "white primary" rule. A brief...
US National Archives
Nara: Prologue Magazine: u.s. Marines in the Boxer Rebellion
On this site provided by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), we are provided with a discussion of the history and laws that affected immigrant women and their citizenship. Includes some information about the Cable...
Other
Women in History: Eleanor Roosevelt
The life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) is described in detail. Includes links to additional information.
Savvas Learning
Pearson: Government by the People
An easy to follow flow chart that shows how the term "Government by the people," has changed over the years. Make sure to click on each box of information to get a more in depth description.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman's writing career is featured in this brief biography. Click "Charlotte Perkins Gilman Activities" for related resources.
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience in the 1900s
This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
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.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Onto the National Stage
Women gained the right to vote and began to become active members of Congress as the United States faced many challenges. Early congresswomen served during the Great Depression, WWII, and the start of the Cold War. They had a voice in...
Other
Humanists of Utah: Lucy Stone (1818 1893)
This site provides a brief biography of Lucy Stone, famous for her leadership in the suffrage and abolitionist movements.
University of Richmond
Digital Scholarship Lab: Atlas of the Historical Geography of United States
Review America's history with over 700 individual maps that address a broad range of issues with this atlas. This atlas maps a variety of historical topics: "exploration and settlement of the continent, the location of colleges and...
Curated OER
Library of Congress: American Memory: Mrs. Belle Sherwin
Mrs. Belle Sherwin, president of the National League of Women Voters, casts her ballot, 1928.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Sojourner Truth
A concise biography highlights the life of Sojourner Truth including her role not only in the abolition movement but also for women's rights.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Orator, Author, and Activist
By watching a short video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will explore the need for social change, as well as its inherent challenges.
Historica Canada
Historica Minutes: Nellie Mc Clung
Although a good synopsis of Nellie McClung's life is presented here, the highlight is the video clip, Nellie McClung. Using the clip is a great way to jump into a lesson about McClung or female activists in general.
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...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rebecca Latimer Felton (1835 1930)
Biographical essay on Rebecca Latimer Felton, the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate and also a reformer associated with woman suffrage and women's rights.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Battle to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
In this interactive lesson, students examine the arguments, leadership, messaging, and tactics of leading women's organizations involved in the battle over ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Susan B. Anthony
A biography of the passionate Susan B. Anthony. What accomplishments of hers forever changed the path of the United States?
ABC Bookworld
Bc Book World: Mc Clung, Nellie Letitia
This is a brief biography of Nellie Letitia McClung.