Women's History Minute: Suffrage

Biography

Jeannette Rankin

In 1916, Montana elected Jeannette Rankin as America’s first congresswoman, four years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Biography

Alice Paul

A vocal leader of the 20th century women’s suffrage movement, Alice Paul advocated for and helped secure passage of the 19th Amendment.

Lesson Plan

Alice Paul: Solidarity, Sisterhood, and Found Strength for Change

How can what we learn from the work of Alice Paul inspire individual activism and perspectives on positive social change?

Lesson Plan

Mary Church Terrell 

This 3-part lesson will give the students a basic understanding of Mary Church Terrell and prepare them for future studies on the early 20th century Women’s Suffrage Movement in the United States.