Civics Education

Civics Education

Suffrage Timeline Presentation at PAL High School, Helena, MT May 2024

Montana LWV Civics Education Presentations

Montana LWV Suffrage Timeline

A 40-minute interactive presentation detailing the history of U.S. voting rights from the Revolutionary War to present day, including slides specific to Montana's history of voting rights. Educators are encouraged to use this presentation in their teachings of voting rights history.  
 
The presentation slide show and supporting documents can be accessed here: Montana LWV Suffrage Timeline Folder  
 
Missoula League Nitty Gritty Presentation April 2025
 

Montana LWV Nitty Gritty of Voting Part 1

A 40-minute interactive presentation showing who can vote, why students should vote, what voters can vote for, and a description of the different elections and when they are held. Students interact with each other in a game called "No Excuses for Voting" to learn why some voter who do not vote should vote.

The presentation slide show and supporting documents can be accessed here: Montana LWV Nitty Gritty of Voting Part 1

League members are available to provide an in-person presentation to community groups and/or schools. Send inquiries to mtlwv.voterservices [at] gmail.com

Ryan Cooney testimonial
 
 
The Montana LWV Suffrage Timeline has been developed in partnership with the Energizing Young Voters, an affiliate of the New Jersey League of Women Voters.