Women in the Reconstruction Era: A Forgotten Story

Explore the complex role of women in the Reconstruction era with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Discover the challenges faced by women of color, the progress made in the women's suffrage movement, and the intersection of race and gender during this pivotal period in American history.

Key Features:

• In-depth Analysis: Students will critically examine the experiences of women during Reconstruction, including the challenges faced by women of color and the progress made in the women's suffrage movement.
• Primary Source Analysis: An excerpt from Harriet Tubman's autobiography provides a firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs of women during this time.
• Multiple Question Types: A variety of question formats, including multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer, cater to different learning styles and assess comprehension at various levels.
• Answer Key Included: A detailed answer key provides guidance for teachers and students, facilitating self-assessment and review.
• Ideal for Deeper Learning: This resource is perfect for in-depth study of the Reconstruction era and can be used as supplementary material or as a standalone lesson.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for sub plans, independent study, or cooperative learning activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the challenges faced by women of color during Reconstruction.
• Students will be able to analyze the progress made in the women's suffrage movement during this era.
• Students will be able to evaluate the intersection of race and gender in the experiences of women during Reconstruction.

Common Core Standards:

• History: 6.NS.1, 7.NS.1, 8.NS.1 (analyze historical texts)
• English Language Arts: 6.RL.1, 7.RL.1, 8.RL.1 (key details and themes)

Recommended Courses:

• American History
• Civil War and Reconstruction
• Women's History

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