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Women's Suffrage Movement

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Women gained the right to vote in the twentieth century, but the fight for equality dates back centuries. Using an invitation to an 1874 suffrage convention, eager historians consider the motivations behind supporters of the suffrage movement. Extension activities include opportunities to consider who does not have the right to vote today.

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Concepts

women's history, women's rights, women's suffrage, the second amendment, constitutional law, constitutional amendments, susan b. anthony, voting, voting rights, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Create a timeline of the women's suffrage movement and situate the document within the larger context
After doing additional research, have pupils write letters as if they attended the convention to articulate their views on suffrage

Classroom Considerations

Students must be able to view the picture of the original document on the Internet or through a high-quality copy

Pros

Document image is intriguing
Activities allow for learners to practice a variety of skills, including document analysis and creative writing

Cons

Lesson presumes men and women have different reasons for supporting suffrage

Common Core

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