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Suffrage | Soldier and Citizen

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A short video explores the impact of World War I and the post-war Influenza pandemic on suffragists' efforts to gain support for the 19th amendment. Also included is information about the role of the Army Nurse Corps and the segregation within that organization.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Assign groups suffragists to research and then create a gallery that compares and contrasts the approaches and strategies of women like Carrie Chapman Catt with Alice Paul and others
  • Assign other groups to research the racism and segration in the Army Nurse Corps
Classroom Considerations
  • One of 18 resources in the PBS Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women series
  • The video is an excerpt from the full length documentary Soldiers and Citizen
Pros
  • Support materials include suggestions for discussion questions and activities
Cons
  • None