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Living the Legacy 1848-1998

Subject Area:

Social Studies

Address/URL:

http://www.legacy98.org/

Description:

March is Women's History Month, so it a could time to explore the contributions that women have in the U.S. This site explores the Women's Right's movement from its inception over a cup of tea in 1848.

How You Can Use This Source:

Compose an essay on a woman or man who made a major contribution to the women's movement to submit to the Student Essay Contest.
Research the status of women in the U.S. in 1848 and compare it to issues that relate to women now.
Dress as a historical figure in the women's movement and tell about his or her life.

Go to Living the Legacy 1848-1998.