{"id":10441,"date":"2024-10-08T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=10441"},"modified":"2024-11-06T14:16:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T19:16:28","slug":"enhance-student-learning-through-underrepresented-historical-figures-elizabeth-cady-stanton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2024\/10\/enhance-student-learning-through-underrepresented-historical-figures-elizabeth-cady-stanton\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhance Student Learning Through Underrepresented Historical Figures: Elizabeth Cady Stanton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I forged the thunderbolts. She fired them.<\/p>\nElizabeth Cady Stanton<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Cady Stanton is a name that might sound familiar, but what do you know about her contributions to American history? Perhaps, more importantly, what do your students know about her contributions? Students often obtain a deeper understanding of history when they learn about lesser-known figures than those who are more celebrated. Moreover, integrating the narratives of historically undervalued individuals into the curriculum fosters meaningful connections for students and enhances their engagement in the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born on November 12, 1815, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a strong advocate for women\u2019s suffrage and worked alongside the more well-known feminist Susan B. Anthony while also becoming an active participant in the anti-slavery movement. Her activist spirit was also apparent in her personal life when she eliminated the word \u201cobey\u201d from her wedding vows, a strong act of defiance during the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article, “How Do We Teach With Primary Sources When So Many Voices are Missing?<\/a>” identifies the problem of why many figures are underrepresented in history and offers an approach to build into all history lessons. This quote from the article, \u201cThe nice little progressive American story is boring,\u201d Androsky said. \u201cOnce [students] realize it\u2019s complicated, it\u2019s interesting.\u201d provides perspective on the importance of expanding our view of historical events beyond those commonly shared as an academic exercise and a method for engaging students in learning. Let’s look at some resources to bring Elizabeth Cady Stanton into the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Park Service Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The National Park Service (reviewed here<\/a>) offers an incredible amount of information about Elizabeth Cady Stanton, including details about her home, which is now a historical site. Encourage students to explore these resources to gain a tangible connection to Stanton’s life and times. Begin by using a keyword search for Elizabeth Cady Stanton.<\/p>\n\n\n

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