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Vocabulary & Concepts: Women's Rights in the Progressive Era

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to women's rights during the Progressive Era in American history. Students will develop their understanding through definitions, comparisons, and analysis of historical ideas and movements.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Progressive Era
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Women's Rights
#Define key terms related to women's rights during the Progressive Era
#Compare different strategies used by women's rights activists
#Explain the significance of major events and figures in women's suffrage movement
#Analyze the impact of the women's rights movement on American society

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Vocabulary & Concepts: Women's Rights in the Progressive Era

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Key Vocabulary in Women's Rights

Source A: Excerpt from a Women's Suffrage Petition

'We, the women of the United States, demand the right to vote and equal participation in democracy.' Provenance: 1915, signed by women from various states advocating for suffrage.

1.
Define the following terms: suffrage, activism, and reform. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Outline the meaning of the term 'women’s suffrage' and explain why it was important during the Progressive Era.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the strategies used by women's rights activists, such as protests and lobbying, and discuss which was more effective.
[6 marks]
B

Major Figures and Events

Source B: Quote from Susan B. Anthony

'The right is ours by justice and by necessity.' Provenance: Speech delivered in 1890 advocating for women's right to vote.

1.
Explain the significance of Susan B. Anthony in the women's rights movement.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony in promoting women's rights.
[6 marks]
C

Impact of the Women's Rights Movement

Source C: The 19th Amendment

'The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied... on account of sex.' Provenance: The text of the 19th Amendment ratified in 1920.

1.
Explain the significance of the 19th Amendment for women in the United States.
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the women's rights movement during the Progressive Era influenced American society.
[6 marks]

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