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A Brief History of Women in America PPTA Brief History of Women in America PPT
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A Brief History of Women in America

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The story of women throughout American history is fascinating. Travel the path from domestic slave to the modern day with advocates such as Susan B. Anthony, the Grimké Sisters, and Gloria Steinem. A wonderful presentation that shows how women throughout American history have fought to overcome slavery, inequality, and prejudice against all. 

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abigail adams, first ladies, abolitionists, the abolitionist movement, suffrage, temperance, women's rights

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abigail adams, abolitionists, grimke sisters, suffrage, women's rights, american women, anne hutchinson, seneca falls, susan b anthony, temperance, women's status, women history, concepts of women, cult of domesticity, women's lib, education reform women, social studies

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  • Have class members choose one figure in the presentation to research further
  • Use in a unit during Women's History Month

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  • A good tool to spur outstanding class discussions

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