2018.019.001 [Sign]

In 1870, a bill that would have removed the word "male" from Iowa's voting qualifications passed the Iowa legislature; however, a controversial speech given by a British women's suffrage supporter named Victoria Woodhull derailed women's suffrage in Iowa and other states. On June 5, 1916, Iowa men voted on another effort to grant voting rights to Iowa women. This sign encouraged men to vote yes on the referendum. The 1916 referendum was voted down, and women did not receive the right to vote at that time. Women finally received the right to vote when Iowa became the 10th state to ratify the 19th Amendment was ratified on July 2, 1919. Content can be used with the following standards: 8th grade SS 8.25 Iowa Government, SS-U.S. 9-12.23 Iowans Influence U.S. History and SS-Gov. 9-12.28 Iowa Issues and Policy in a lesson on womens' fight for the right to vote. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.