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The history of the United States beginning with the First Americans to Contemporary America in the 21st Century.
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Mary McLeod Bethune (1875 - 1955) | Periscope

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Mary McLeod Bethune (1875 - 1955) | Periscope
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Educator Mary McLeod Bethune began a school for needy African Americans in 1904 with $1.50, five students, and a passion to teach. Her school became Bethune-Cookman College and currently has over 2...
Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) | Periscope

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Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) | Periscope
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Born a slave, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom and became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. As a conductor, she helped over 300 slaves find their own freedom. After the Civil War, she cared...
Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) | Periscope

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Amelia Bloomer (1818-1894) | Periscope
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In 1849, Amelia Bloomer became the first woman to own, operate, and edit a newspaper for women. Her paper became a voice for the women's rights movement, with articles encouraging women to participate...
Women in U.S. History | Periscope

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Women in U.S. History | Periscope
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Women's History Month is a great time to explore the achievements of women throughout U.S. history. Read on to learn about women who have had a significant impact on U.S. history.
National American Woman Suffrage Association | Periscope

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National American Woman Suffrage Association | Periscope
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Susan and Elizabeth formed the National Woman Suffrage Association, open to women only. Their goal was to add an amendment to the Constitution that allowed women to vote. They published newspapers and...
Petition for Women's Suffrage | Periscope

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Petition for Women's Suffrage | Periscope
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Susan was inspired by Elizabeth's work, particularly in suffrage, and became dedicated to gaining equal rights for women. Equal rights meant the right to vote, equal pay, and equal treatment for women...
Susan B. Anthony | Periscope

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Susan B. Anthony | Periscope
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Susan B. Anthony was born in 1820 to a Quaker family in New England. Quakers practiced equality between men and women and did not believe in violence or slavery. Although Susan B. Anthony was not...