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By zachlowe1
On July 5, 2019
Bell Ringer: The First Female Governor in the United States
Nellie Tayloe Ross
This clip discusses the role of women in early 1900s Wyoming (WY) and the accomplishments of the first female governor in the United States.
Description
This bellringer highlights the campaign and tenure of Nellie Tayloe Ross, the first female governor in the United States, who served as Governor of Wyoming (WY) during the 1920s.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Based on the clip, characterize the role of women in Wyoming during the early 1920s.
- Still in mourning over her husband's death, Nellie Tayloe Ross did not campaign in a typical manner. Describe her campaign for office.
- Based on the clip, why did Mrs. Ross agree to run for office? What do you think her motivations were?
- What were some of her goals and accomplishments as Governor of Wyoming, and how was her role as Governor symbolic across the country?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- 19th Amendment
- Economic Depression
- Gender Roles
- Governor
- Homestead
- Progressive Politics
- Shriners