The History of Voting Rights in the United States

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Voting Rights Timeline


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Activity Overview

Over the course of the last few hundred years, America has prided itself as being a country that values freedom and the voice of its people. Although the pillars of the United States Constitution are founded on these freedoms, millions of Americans have had to fight for their right to vote in elections. Using a timeline layout, students will research the history of voting rights in the United States. This activity could be used as a summative review of the unit, or an assignment that helps students learn and teach one another about their findings.


Students may choose to illustrate the following events (among others):


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Template and Class Instructions

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Objective: Create a timeline that outlines the history of voting rights in the United States.


Student Instructions:


  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Add cells to your timeline as needed.
  3. List out each of the events in sequential order.
  4. In the description boxes, describe the events.
  5. Create an image in each cell that depicts the events, using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
  6. Save the storyboard and submit it to the assignment.

Requirements:

Blank Timeline Template

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