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Nowadays women can do most things men do from flying airplanes, to working on the space station, to serving as soldiers, police officers, doctors, lawyers, educators, truck drivers or train conductors! But one hundred years ago, things were very different. Women were expected to follow more traditional pathways. Most women did not attend school, have careers, or vote in elections! The right to vote was limited to men only who met certain requirements. This issue introduces budding citizens to the inspirational story of Susan B. Anthony and the Suffragists who worked for more than 70 years to secure the right for women to vote. Thanks to their tireless efforts, women have made significant advancements in all careers and branches of the government serving as senators, representatives, judges, and heads of important departments. Someday soon a woman may even hold one of the highest offices in the land. Wouldn’t Susan B. Anthony be proud!
In this issue young citizens will:
- read informational text about Suffragists
- understand why Susan B. Anthony is featured on an American coin
- read closely to select precise vocabulary that fits in context
- write a persuasive letter to the editor regarding a child’s right to vote
- find examples in the news of women in leadership positions
- answer multiple choice questions based on content reading
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