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Resources
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The purpose of this section is to give the student access to all primary and secondary resources for Unit 4.2: A People's Constitution - 1972.
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Historical Document
"Montana's 1972 constitutional convention provided an opportunity to write a constitution that reflected contemporary realities, including the changing roles of women. The Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was heavily debated nationally. Congress passed it in its 1972 session, but only thirty-five states ultimately ratified the amendment, three short of the thirty-eight required for it to become law. Meanwhile, in Montana, constitutional convention delegate Virginia Blend of Cascade County successfully campaigned to have the amendment codified in Montana's constitution and statutes" (Montana Historical Society).
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