Upstate, Downstate: The Women's Movement

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WNET New York State Standards Engage New York New York Social Studies Framework New York New York State History American History Women’s Rights Women’s Movement Women’s Suffrage Voting Rights Civil Rights Abolition Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B. Anthony 19th Amendment Sojourner Truth Frederick Douglass Women’s Liberation Equal Rights Amendment Social Justice Social Change Reform Movement Progressive Equal Rights Freedom Civil War Amelia Bloomer Matilda Joslyn Gage Elizabeth Blackwell Seneca Falls 15th Amendment Constitutional Amendments civil liberties

Subjects

History-Social Science

Grade Levels

Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

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Upstate, Downstate: The Women's Movement

Upstate, Downstate is an original web series that teaches students about the history, geography and government of New York State. Aligned to the New York State Social Studies Framework for Grade 4, this episode explores the history of the women’s movement of the 1800s, it’s connection to abolitionism, and how struggles for women’s rights continue to this day. Don't forget to check out the Support Materials tab underneath the video for discussion questions, student handouts, and more!

For more resources like this, visit the New York State & Local History & Government collection.

Publisher

PBS Learning Media