Suffrage Sisters: The Fight for Equality

Join the fight for women's suffrage with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Explore the pivotal roles of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and other suffragists in securing voting rights for women.

Key Features:

• Engaging Text: A captivating narrative that chronicles the women's suffrage movement and its challenges.
• Primary Source: An excerpt from Susan B. Anthony's speech "Is It a Crime?" to provide a firsthand glimpse into the suffragists' determination.
• Varied Questions: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess comprehension at different levels.
• Teacher Answer Key: A detailed answer key to facilitate grading and feedback.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the women's suffrage movement and its goals.
• Students will be able to identify key suffragists and their contributions.
• Students will analyze primary sources and evaluate the arguments presented.
• Students will apply their knowledge to answer comprehension questions.

Common Core Standards:

• History: Analyze primary sources to understand the perspectives of historical figures and groups.
• Language Arts: Determine the central idea of a text and analyze its supporting details.
• Language Arts: Integrate information from multiple sources to develop a coherent understanding of a topic.

Recommended Courses:

• U.S. History
• Social Studies
• Women's Studies

This resource is ideal for:

• Independent Study: Students can work through the worksheet at their own pace.
• Guided Instruction: Teachers can use the worksheet as a supplement to their lessons.
• Sub Plans: The worksheet can be used as a sub plan or activity.

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