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Post your thoughts about the reading. Try to identify what made you think, what you struggled with, and what you'll take away from the reading. Then reply to two other students.

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This article is the "kids" version.

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Central to the idea of a democracy is that each person is given an equal voice in deciding the outcome of an election. The right to vote is called suffrage. Most modern democracies allow the entire adult population to vote on which people should lead the government. Voters also may get to decide certain issues, such as whether taxes should be raised to pay for things the community needs. Suffrage is seen as a way of making sure that the government is following the wishes of the people that it serves.

Each country sets its own voting requirements, but they tend to be fairly alike. A voter in the United States must be a citizen who is at least 18 years old. Some other countries make people wait until they are in their 20s. Sometimes people with mental problems and people found guilty of certain crimes are not allowed to vote.

Most countries make people register to vote so that they can be assigned a place to go to on election day. This practice keeps people from trying to change the outcome of an election by voting at more than one place. Registration also shows that a given person makes his or her home in an area that is affected by the election. For instance, a person from California can vote for the governor of that state but not for the governor of Illinois.

Although most people today see suffrage as a given right for everyone, this was not always the case. In many societies throughout history, only certain people were allowed to vote. Who was allowed to vote often told a lot about that society.

White males who owned land were the first to be given suffrage in the United States. Because of their wealth, they were thought of as having the most interest in how the new government should function. Eventually all white male citizens were allowed to vote. Before the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed in 1870, only a few states let black males vote. American women also struggled for many years to get the right to vote. In 1920 the 19th Amendment finally granted them suffrage.

Sometimes people have had trouble using their right to vote. In the United States, Southern states often used poll taxes and reading tests as ways of keeping African Americans from voting. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 stopped these practices. In some countries police or the military have been called on to make sure that people could safely go to the polls to vote for the candidates of their choice.

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Central to the idea of a democracy is that each person is given an equal voice in deciding the outcome of an election. The right to vote is called suffrage. Most modern democracies allow the entire adult population to vote on which people should lead the government.

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I found it interesting that at first only white males with land could vote. I would like to show the importance of voting to my students with an activity like this.

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I thought this article was pretty straight forward, and I really like how it was facts and not someone's opinions on the issue. It's crazy to think it's only been a little over 100 years since women won the right to vote.

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It was interesting to learn about the history of suffrage and how long it took for different groups of people to get the right to vote. I also found it interesting that some countries wait until citizens are in their 20s to be able to register to vote.

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My first thought when I opened this article was, "does it read it to me" then it said I would have to be subscriber. I have some students who struggle to read, even in 5th grade, I will be looking into how to get students a subscription or if there is a way to have my students sign up for this.

Second thought is how long it took to get the female vote.

Third thought, I have been hearing a lot in the news lately about making it harder for people to vote.

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I enjoyed how accessible the article was and thought it explained the idea of suffrage in a way that is understandable to students with no prior knowledge. It made me think when it said that most people think suffrage is simply available to everyone. I've never considered that. I'll take away a good simple understanding of what suffrage is.

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The passage offers a thoughtful look at suffrage and its importance in democracy, especially in the U.S. It emphasizes that everyone should have an equal say in elections, which is a cornerstone of democratic governance.

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I thought it was interesting when it mentioned how some countries make you wait until you are in your 20s to vote. I never thought about it since we can vote in the US once we are 18. I will take away from this reading about being thankful for the right to vote especially as we have an election coming up. Sometimes I struggle when reading articles on the computer and might have preferred to read it on paper if I was using this in class. It made me think to have both types of options for my students.

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I have been discussing voting rights with my seniors & encouraging all who will be 18 by the Nov election day to register. We also had the League of Women voters come to register & discuss the development of the League after the passing of the 19th.

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This is my first time with you and I found it very interested to read such article about voting and I want to add that I'm a science teacher

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The fact that different countries have different rules for voting made me thing. I struggled with how long it took blacks and women to be able to equally vote in the U.S. I will take away ideas for lessons in how much voting has changed in the U.S. and goals to find how other countries vote while finding literature that will illustrate all of this.

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This makes me wonder how soon after the new country was founded did a true democracy begin. Was there a smaller circle BEFORE only those who owned land could vote? It took almost 100 years for all white males to be able to vote! Crazy.

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I like the fact that you can insert an article or a website link in padlet which will open in a new window bigger to read.

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I found it important that some things related to voting have come a long way, yet others are still the same in terms of voting oppression.

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It has always made me think about how we got the right for every citizen to vote. I feel that it was the right decision that needs revisited again now for some people to help the whole society.

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I would have found it interesting to have a post that was a little more inclusive of other places, for example by adding when women were allowed to vote around the world, not just in the US

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Since I teach American government, this is a short article that explains suffrage and how it has changed over the course of our history. It was simple and fact-based, too! The fact that some other countries require people to wait until their 20s to register to vote could be used as a discussion thread in my virtual classes.

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I never thought about suffrage as being for all voters, I have always just thought of it as for the rights of women voters.

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The ideas that in other countries police/military are called in for security of the voters and that in some countries voters need to be in their 20s were interesting to me. My big take away from the reading was that there is a big variety of voting protocols and journeys to allow voting to different country populations.

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This article is very fitting concerning the upcoming election. It's important to know why and how voting rights were established. I'd ask students why someone would not want to vote.

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Suffrage, or the right to vote, is essential to democracy as it ensures that citizens have an equal voice in decision-making. While modern democracies allow all adult citizens to vote, voting requirements vary between countries, with some restricting individuals based on mental capacity or criminal history. Historically, voting rights were limited to wealthy white males, with marginalized groups like Black men and women gaining suffrage only after long struggles. The 15th and 19th Amendments in the U.S. were major milestones in expanding voting rights. Challenges to voting persist in some places, but laws like the Voting Rights Act of 1965 work to protect citizens’ access to this fundamental right.

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This article was interesting because of what it explained and what it did not. The reader can see a gradual progression from white male landowners to white women as voting constituents. What was not mentioned was that Native Americans did not get the right to vote until 1924 and that some Native American women were not fully vested in the voting process until 1965.

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I found it interesting that in America, Southern states used methods such as poll taxes and reading tests as ways of denying African Americans the right to vote.

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Suffrage is an idea and right that is central to true democracies, and is a value we should cherish. I like how this article mentions the 1965 Voting Act and tells us in some countries people need to be 20 to vote.

I like Britannica Kids and often use it with my students, especially language learners.

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I found this article interesting if not eye-opening. I like the fact that some students had the option to have it read to them while others may choose to read it by themselves. It certainly is a straightforward article of history, but second grade may still struggle with some of the vocab and concepts. Hence, it lends itself to a good whole group discussion.

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Thought it was a good article with facts and not opinions about suffrage. I struggled with the amount of time it took for women and African Americans to be able to vote.

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I am glad the reading is about Voting and Democracy. I wonder how people understands democracy in my country. couple of protestors were arrested today and sent to court in my country for Protesting against Illigal mining

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This is my first time to use this padlet , I'm admin ,this platform is interesting for teachers to use when there is need immediate collaboration among readers

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This reading passage was really explicative and it brings a concept of education through times where only white men , a group of female turned tables and fought giving us the right to vote, no matter our gender, race or social status.

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The article is interesting in terms of content but also in terms of integration in Padlet. This is an extremely helpful technique/solution for online teaching.

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The article describes democracy in a simple and straightforward manner, making it easier for young learners to grasp the concept.

It is well-suited for young learners for several reasons: it contains simple language; introduces fundamental concepts; encourages learners to think critically about social justice and equality and invites learners to reflect on fairness and representation in their own society, fostering critical thinking and debate.

This article provides a balanced mix of information and engagement that can stimulate interest in political science and encourage active participation in democratic processes.