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Ohio Campaigns for Full Suffrage in 1912 | Let Ohio Women Vote

9th Grade – 12th Grade

English

Discover the fierce battle for women’s suffrage in Ohio during the pivotal years of the 1910s. This educational resource dives deep into the social and political dynamics of the suffrage movement, showcasing the passionate efforts of both supporters and opponents. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, students gain insights into the strategies used by suffragists to garner public support and the opposition they faced. The resource emphasizes the significance of Ohio as a battleground for suffrage, illustrating how the outcomes of this period influenced national conversations around women’s rights and the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment. It also describes the life and activism of Ohio’s own Helen Hamilton Gardener, who rose to be the highest-ranking woman in the US goverment.