The Fight for Women’s Rights

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Overview

Students investigate the grievances listed in the Declaration of Sentiments presented at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, then research contemporary women in the news to assess the current state of women’s rights.

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Grade

Elementary

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

80 minutes

Topics

Declaration of Sentiment, Seneca Falls Convention, voting, voting rights, woman suffrage, women's rights

Author

Emerging America

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