Lesson Plan
Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin
Students will explore the life of Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin by critically reading primary and secondary sources to determine her worldview and perspective.
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Lesson Plan
The Power of Words and Activism
Students will read the assigned biography and quotes to explore connections between activism and the power of words and ideas.
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Primary Source
Letter from the Cambridge Branch of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association
Petition of the Cambridge Branch of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffrage Association, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Remonstrating Against an Amendment to the Constitution Extending Suffrage to Women
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Lesson Plan
The Anti-Suffragists
The 19th Amendment did not come without a prolonged fight. Students will examine rationale for opposing suffrage through the lens of class, immigration status and race.
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Lesson Plan
Inventive Women - Part 2
Students will examine The Declaration of Sentiments from the perspective of its call for women’s economic equality.
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Exhibit
Primary Source
Primary Source
Political Cartoon: National American Woman Suffrage Association
Political cartoon about the National American Woman Suffrage Association' Annual Convention
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Primary Source
Primary Source
Primary Source
Political Cartoon: Uncle Sam embracing a Nurse
If You are Good Enough for War you are Good Enough to Vote
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Video
Katherine Johnson and the Mathematics of the Space Race
Katherine Johnson worked for NASA as a "human computer," during the 1950's and '60's. Her work as a mathematician sent astronauts into space.
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General
Q&A with Suffrage Historian Dr. Allison Lange
On December 7, 2017 the National Women's History Museum hosted an online Q&A with suffrage historian Dr. Allison Lange.
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Lesson Plan
Taking a Stand: Woman Suffrage and Protest at the White House High School
High School Post-Filed Trip Activity
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Lesson Plan
Taking a Stand: Woman Suffrage and Protest at the White House K-8
K-8 Post-Field Trip Activity
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Primary Source
Primary Source
The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolution
Text of the Declaration of Sentiments from the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention
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General
General
National Association of Colored Women
Black women participated in women’s rights movements, but were often excluded from organizations.
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Biography
Amelia Bloomer
Amelia Bloomer was a suffragist, editor, social activist, and fashion advocate who worked to change women’s clothing.
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