Battle for the Ballot - Reader's Theater - Benchmark Literacy Unit 9 4th grade

How many cities does this story take place in?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 9

What years does this story take place during?

• 1872-1919

• 1919-1872

• 1900-2000

• 2019

What is the relationship between Susan and Guelma?

• They are friends.

• They are sisters.

• They work together.

• They vote.

What important event happened on November 1, 1872?

• The 14th and 15th amendment were written.

• Susan led a group of fifteen women into a barbershop to register to vote.

• Susan and Guelma decided to help women vote.

• Susan's trial in the courtroom for voting.

Why did Marshal Keeney arrest Susan and Guelma?

• They broke a federal law when they voted.

• They went into a barbershop.

• Susan wrote a speech.

• They are citizens of the United States of America.

Marshal Keeney said "We don't need to make a spectacle." What does spectacle mean?

• a visually striking performance or display

• the right to indicate a choice in an election.

• a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something

In 1873, many women did not like Susan's ideas. They were used to their way of life. Click on all the things that the women said about Susan.

• She does not speak for real women.

• Women should not argue in public.

• She does not speak for the real American woman, and no one should listen to her.

• A true woman stays at home.

• She travels with people.

At the trial on June 17, 1873, Susan is found guilty. Why was Susan upset?

• She felt like the jury couldn't judge her fairly because it was made up of men.

• She felt like the jury couldn't judge her fairly because it was made up of inspectors.

• She felt like the jury couldn't judge her fairly because they decided too fast.

Susan B. Anthony was successful in her fight for women's right to vote.

• True

• False

Susan B. Anthony lived to see women win the right to vote.

• True

• False