This is an infographic with the top five myths about voting in the United States and the facts to refute the false claims.4
EDSITEment brings online humanities resources directly to the classroom through exemplary lesson plans and student activities. EDSITEment develops AP level lessons based on elementary source documents that cover the most frequently taught topics and themes in American history. Many of these lessons were developed by teachers and scholars associated with the City University of New York and Ashland University.
PBS Learning video/Election Central Videos about the "why" behind the electoral college and the debate over it. Additional video about gerrymandering and it's impact on voting and people's voice.
iCivics video about the impact of the 10, 22, and 25 amendments on the office of the President.
iCivics video about who chooses the President
INTERACTIVE. Frontline investigative document that examines how voting rights laws and access to voting have changed across the USA. Provides a state-by-state analysis.
This is a great explanation for teachers and students about the standards that governments need to meet before, during, and after an election to ensure that the election is "free and fair".
Primary Source documents commenting on progressive reform and trusts.
In this lesson, students examine one of six key amendments to the Constitution while considering their historical context. Students create timelines for each amendment that are later combined to fully evaluate and interpret how the Constitution has evolved within its historical context.
Various records and documents for elections from 1960-Present.
Great resource for historical Utah elections data. Also provides a link to elections data for elections before 1960.
Utah's official voter information pamphlets from 2022-1976)
State by state and federal approach to women's suffrage. Women's suffrage organizations. Tactics used to protect women's suffrage.
Interactive map of all US Presidential elections on an electoral college map.
Library of Congress Primary Source set of Women's Suffrage Materials
This lesson is about Reform Movements in US History, what led to them, and the outcome of their fight for reform. It includes Women's Suffrage, The Progressive Movement, The Rise of the Temperance Movement, and the 1800s-1920s.This lesson will be presented in a primarily synchronous, face-to-face manner. It could possibly span a week in length.
Explore the history of U.S. voting rights, from its early influences to constitutional amendments and landmark Supreme Court cases using an interactive timeline and associated resources.
Information from the Library of Congress about the timeline of voting rights for African Americans in the United States
Information from the Library of Congress about the timeline of voting rights for Native Americans
Information from the Library of Congress about the timeline of voting rights for women in the United States