The Right to Vote

Voting is an essential part of U.S. democracy, but throughout history, many U.S. citizens have encountered barriers when voting. Women, Black Americans, Asian Americans, and American Indians have all struggled to gain voting rights and make their voices heard at the polls. The Right to Vote explains democracy, the voting process in the United States, the history behind each group's struggle to participate in this essential practice, and what issues each continues to face today. Educational photos complement the text and show historical moments in each group's struggle to gain the right to vote. Books feature a timeline of setbacks and successes in the suffrage movement, a table of contents, infographic, glossary, index, compelling What Do You Think? sidebars to encourage deeper inquiry, and reading tips for teachers and parents.