Women's suffrage postcard, published by the Cargill Company, circa 1896-1910. Autry Museum; 2006.25.4
Students will learn the how the American West led the way in the fight for women’s suffrage in the United States. Students will investigate how the women’s right to vote was won in each of the western states. Students are encouraged to research current rights for women in the United States today.
Standards
CA HSS: 8.6.6.
CA HSS: 8.8.3.
CA HSS: 11.10.7.
Lesson and Resources
8th Grade Class Lesson:
11th Grade Class Lesson:
Teaching Tips for Different Learning Environments
Whole Class Distance Learning: Teacher reads off questions and students hold up their state card to the computer screen if their assigned state has information on the suffrage state card that helps to answer questions. Students will then share detail from their state suffrage card to share with the class to futher answer the questions.
Extension Lesson Ideas: Write a thank-you letter to a woman who has made an impact on your life. It could be a member of your family, a teacher, a coach, or someone you have never met.
Associated Education Resources
Dean and Laura Beresford · Molly and Neal Brockmeyer · Vince and Colleen Caballero · Capital Group · David F. Eisenberg · The Georgina-Fredrick Children's Foundation · Christy McAvoy · Marleen and Bruce Rognlien · Robert E. Ronus · Brenda and Gary Ruttenberg · The Steinmetz Foundation · Virginia F. Stevenson · Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation
The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
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