What did abolitionists have in common with those working for women's rights? How has the Native American struggle for voting rights differed from the struggles of other groups? Class members examine the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th Amendments, as well as the suffrage amendments, to determine how each increased political freedom.

Concepts

suffrage, women's suffrage, civil rights

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the lesson and have class members do the readings out of class, saving class time for discussion and group work

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson presumes class members are familiar with the suffrage amendments

Pros

• The 10-page packet includes an overview of the plan, the text of the amendments, worksheets, discussion questions, graphic organizers, and extensions

Cons

• The lesson lacks a summary exercise or exit ticket

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1