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In 1775, celebrated poet Phillis Wheatley sent George Washington a poem as he was preparing the Continental Army to fight for liberation from Britain, urging him to apply the revolutionary ideals of freedom and liberty to all Americans.
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In colonial America, women had few rights. White women couldn’t vote, and their husbands controlled their property. Free Black women had even fewer protections, and enslaved persons had no rights at all. Nevertheless, women like Wheatley played a crucial role in creating and shaping this nation. Learn more about their stories with TrueFlix.
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In this lesson, students will:
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Watch a video about women who contributed to the founding of the United States.
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Build knowledge by completing a small-group activity based on the ebook.
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Complete a project by creating a concentration-type game about six First Ladies.
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Discuss and answer extension questions.
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March is Women's History Month. Check out these Scholastic Teachables lessons and activities featuring inspiring women who changed our world!
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My ELA students start each day by writing
for five minutes in their journals. On International Women’s Day, the prompt was to tell me about inspiring women in your life. It was inspiring for me to read how much my students value the wonderful women in their lives who go
above and beyond for them!
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— Courtney G.., Middle School Teacher
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