Women’s Suffrage Around the World
WORLD HISTORY PROJECTORIGINS/ LESSON 7.8ACTIVITYWOMEN’S SUFFRAGE AROUND THE WORLDUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Women’s Suffrage Around the World,” OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeBy comparing different regions, you’ll discover thechallenges women facedas they fought for suffrage, what made each movement unique, and what these stories tell us about the global struggle for gender equality.Process1.Why do you think some countries gave women the right to vote earlier than others? What factors might have influenced these decisions?2.Read the article “A World Tour of Women’s Suffrage,” independently or with a partner. Then,complete the chart below. RegionWhen did women gain the right to vote?One unique detail or challengeNew Zealand andAustraliaEuropeAsia
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT ORIGINS / LESSON 7.8ACTIVITYWOMEN’S SUFFRAGE AROUND THE WORLD2RegionWhen did women gain the right to vote?One unique detail or challengeNorth AmericaLatin AmericaAfrica3.Write a response (three or four sentences) to this question: What do the similarities and differences in these suffrage movements tell us about the global fight for gender equality?