The
Suffrage Movement: Would You Have Joined?
By Deborah Stapleton
4th-5th grade (gifted)
AHTC Summer Institute 2008
Day
3 – Debate
Ask the
question, “Based on what you have
learned about the early 1900’s, would you have supported the 19th amendment in 1919?” Invite students to take a stand. Engage in a debate
about the issue of suffrage and women’s rights. Urge students to support their
opinions with document based resources.
Students will
write one paragraph stating their position and discuss at least one document
that supports their point-of-view.