Protest Power

This puzzle highlights the radical campaigns and tactics used by suffragists to demand voting rights. Vocabulary includes direct-action terms such as “Picket,” “Arrest,” “Strike,” and “Demonstration.” It also features key individuals like “Paul” and “Burn,” and organizations like “NWP” (National Woman’s Party). The words convey the urgency and boldness of the later stages of the suffrage movement. These terms represent both the peaceful protests and the confrontational strategies employed to garner attention.

Students gain insight into protest vocabulary and the real-life consequences of activism. As they decode these powerful words, they build awareness of civic action and legal terms related to resistance. This exercise supports literacy by enhancing vocabulary connected to justice and social movements. It also cultivates critical thinking by prompting students to consider how movements evolve. Overall, it fosters deeper reading and discussion on civil disobedience and its role in democratic society.

Vocabulary Words On This Word Search – Paul, Burn, NWP, Banner, Parade, Picket, Arrest, Hunger, Strike, Force, Feeding, White, House, Demonstration, Confront