CommonLit
Common Lit: Address to Congress on Women's Suffrage
A learning module that begins with "Address to Congress on Women's Suffrage" by Carrie Chapman Catt, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
Library of Congress
Loc: Primary Source Set: Women's Suffrage
A collection of primary sources dealing with women's suffrage.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Excerpts From Her Autobiography
This site contains excerpts from Elizabeth Cady Stanton's autobiography.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Victoria Woodhull
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Victoria Claflin Woodhull (1838-1927), who supported many progressive issues, including woman suffrage.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Women's Rights
Read about some outspoken women in the 1830s and 1840s, who began speaking out for reforms of many kinds, particularly on the issue of slavery and the rights of women to vote. The Seneca Falls Declaration pushed this idea of equality.
Other
Victory for the Vote
Read the story of the suffragists and the contemporary status of women's rights in the current political scene.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Suffrage Movement
This resource provides information on major contributors to suffrage, links to prohibition, and names of early organizations to back the movement. It contains links to related websites, as well as some excellent videos.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Civics: Elections
Citizens of democratic countries consider voting one of their chief rights because it allows them to choose who will govern them. Learn about voting rights and the election process.
Library of Congress
Loc: Mary Church Terrell Timeline
A chronology of key events in the life of Mary Church Terrell (1863-1954), educator, lecturer, feminist, and civil rights activist.
University of Washington
University of Washington: National Woman's Party History and Geography
Explores the history and geography of the National Woman's Party and its fight for the right to vote.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Carrie Chapman Catt
Biographical overview of Carrie Chapman Catt, a dynamic speaker, tenacious organizer, and powerful force in the women's suffrage movement.
University of Pennsylvania
Suffrage Songs and Verses by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
This is the full text of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 1911 pamphlet that served to encourage women to rally to the cause of woman suffrage.
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: American Woman Suffrage Association Poster
A poster and description from the American Woman Suffrage Association (1869-1890).
Other
The Susan B. Anthony House
A visit to the house where Susan B. Anthony lived in her later years is very informative. The resource also offers a virtual tour.
Other
Blue Shoe Guide: The Nineteenth Amendment & the War of the Roses
This site provides historical and biographical information about the fight in Tennessee to ratify the 19th Amendment.
Other
Ecfs: Speech in Favor of Women's Suffrage
Read this 1910 speech by an Oklahoma Senator arguing in favor of women's suffrage in his state, based on Progressive ideals.
Other
Auw St. Lawrence County Branch: Women of Courage
Learn what it means to have courage by examining the lives of women who "Were pioneers in their fields, which included education, medicine, art, politics, and music." This page includes biographies of several women including scientist...
Other
Women in History: Carrie Chapman Catt
This site's biographical sketch of Carrie Chapman Catt includes facts, accomplishments, and links to web sites for further research.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Women's Suffrage
The New York Times presents an interactive, online crossword puzzle on women's suffrage. Upper elementary students can participate with some guidance.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Movement Comes of Age: Carrie Chapman Catt (Portrait)
Here is a portrait of Carrie Chapman Catt, suffragist who briefly served as president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Movement Comes of Age: Suffrage Plays
Suffragist staged plays to bring attention to the cause of women's suffrage. Here is a brochure listing the various "suffrage plays" that one could order from the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Suffrage Broadside: About Voting
Here is an example of a suffrage broadside that asks "Who will give women their right to vote and when?" Published by the National American Woman Suffrage Association.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Susan B. Anthony
[Free Registration/Login Required] The flipchart begins with a simulation activity as a student activator. The flipchart takes students through the life of Susan B. Anthony, beginning with her childhood. There are numerous assessment...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Progressive Movement
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an overview of the Progressive Era covering unions, reformers, temperance, suffrage, Washington and DuBois, and Presidents.