Unit 5: The Mountain States
Chapter 10: History and Economy of the Mountain States
Lesson 3: Women Fight for Their Rights
Biography: Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Activity
Prepare a timeline for Elizabeth Cady Stanton or another leader who fought for people's rights. How do you think the leader would feel about the way we treat people today?
Web Links
Created Equal: Women's Rights National Historic Park This site offers information on the first Women's Rights Convention and biographies of key participants, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The article on Ms. Stanton focuses on her involvement in the women's rights movement.
Votes for Women: Important People You can access short biographies of significant leaders in the fight for women's rights, including Elizabeth Dady Stanton. Throughout the biographies are links for further information on the women's rights movement.