Tell students that they will work in small groups to investigate the
perspectives and influence of the Famous 5, particularly Nellie
McClung, Henrietta Muir Edwards and Louise McKinney, on women's right
to vote. Each small group may be asked to focus on investigating one
of the Famous 5.
Have students use the first three Readings below to look for
evidence of the impact the Famous 5 had on the right to vote.
Have students use a
visual organizer such as the Two-column chart to summarize their
research by answering questions such as the following:
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What were Henrietta Muir Edwards' and Louise McKinney's opinions
on women's right to vote?
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What reasons were given for not allowing women to vote?
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How did Nellie McClung have an impact on women achieving the
right to vote in Manitoba?
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Did the vote come at the same time in each province?
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When could women vote in federal elections?
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What other roles did the Famous 5 play in the building of
Canada's parliamentary system?
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Which of the Famous 5 were active in politics?
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What did they accomplish as politicians?
Students may also be asked to use Analyzing a photograph and
Analyzing a Document to help them discuss and examine the sources.
Then refer each group to
The Mock Parliament of 1914, or print off these pages. This source
presents Nellie McClung's description of the Manitoba Mock Parliament
of 1914 from her book Purple Springs. Students may be asked to use
this source in a variety of ways:
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Have groups use the dialogue to stage a reenactment of the Mock
Parliament.
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Have groups create their own version of the Mock Parliament and
enact it.
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Have groups adapt the Mock Parliament to present a current
issue.
Student Resources
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