History Of Woman Suffrage

Worksheet Description

This International Women’s Day worksheet provides an excerpt from “History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I,” a seminal text co-authored by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Matilda Joslyn Gage. The worksheet encourages students to engage with historical perspectives on women’s roles and rights. A space is provided at the top for students to write their names, inviting them to take ownership of their responses.

The passage reflects on the historical view of women as men’s subordinates and the great changes in women’s conditions, from enslaved and oppressed to positions of more autonomy and influence. Following the excerpt, students are asked to contemplate and respond to questions about the “great changes in women’s condition” mentioned in the text and to consider what further changes are needed to fully realize the vision of these early women’s rights activists. This exercise not only deepens students’ understanding of the suffrage movement but also connects past struggles with current discussions about gender equality. The worksheet’s layout is designed to prompt critical thinking and reflection, making it an effective educational tool for discussions around gender studies and social history.