As the American Civil War came to a bloody end with the northern side conquering‚ it was evident the newly reunited Unites States was in ruins economically‚ as well as socially and politically. Beginning in 1865‚ this initiated the beginning of the Reconstruction era with the purpose of rebuilding and reestablishing America. Among the American people were the newly freed African Americans whom who were dumped into society frequently destitute‚ unaided‚ and unknowing. Although the north had won
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The Appeals of Angelina and Sarah Grimké Picture a majestic‚ white plantation house‚ surrounded by acres and acres of golden crops and trees ripe with fruit. Inside the house‚ children run down the softly carpeted hallways‚ their laughter tinkling with innocent joy. The Master and the Lady of the house sit in the parlor‚ he smoking a pipe‚ and she embroidering. All reigns peacefully in this southern utopia. All except for the slaves. The individuals hidden behind the drapes‚ quietly bringing in
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The American Civil War was a brutal and costly war between the Northern and Southern states that not only involved men‚ but women as well. The war lasted from 1861 to 1865‚ and was the deadliest war in America. About 750‚000 died‚ but one nation was saved. The war was a time for change in many ways. One big change was the way women were a part of the community. Before the war‚ women were to stay at home and be a part of what historians call “the Cult of True Womanhood.” At this time‚ “true
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The Role of Women During the ‘30’s The 1930s were dominated by one of America’s greatest economic crises and during this time millions of Americans suffered. Unemployment was common‚ seniors lost their life savings when banks collapsed‚ schools shut down and children went uneducated. During this time‚ women’s roles were mostly as homemaker and in the workplace remained traditional. Women were viewed as caretakers of the home‚ or working jobs such as nurses and teachers. Only 24.3 percent
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Women participated in the American Revolution in many different ways both to help with the war effort and to undermine the war effort. They sewed for the army‚ boycotted goods from England‚ made weapons and ammo‚ were camp followers‚ fought disguised as men in battles‚ were spies for either side‚ and ran the farms while their husbands were away. The war allowed women to fulfill new roles and explore their own political beliefs and to act upon those beliefs. A majority of the women involved in
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excerpt of the document “The Sentiments of an American Woman” and Discovery Education‚ suggests that women did have a major role in the American Revolution without actually fighting. They contributed much to the war effort such as taking over the roles of the men and running business and farms. Their love for the public good pushed them to do so. The document gives an outlook on women’s aspects of the Revolution. “ ‘On the commencement of actual war‚ the Women of America manifested a firm resolution to
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Women during the French Revolution had various roles. The two main roles woman played during the french revolution was joining the crusade for freedom and fighting for equality. Women during the french revolution joined the crusade for freedom. Woman during the revolution would buy food and would manage their families slender resources‚ but this role for woman changed after the economy worsened because of Bastille falling. The economic crises lead to women not being able to manage their household
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The Industrial Revolution According to the videos‚ the Industrial Revolution changed the role of a woman immensely. The women of the Industrial Revolution were now given the opportunity to become the money makers of the family if they really wanted to. Women were given more choices on what they could pursue in their lives. Many would go out and get jobs in hopes to provide for their families‚ and then there were some that went out looking for jobs to better their education‚ and to make something
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SLAVERY AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION During the American Revolution in the 1770s‚ African Americans soldiers participated in valor. Some were fighting for the Britain colonialists while others were fighting for American patriots in their struggle for independence. The slaves fought alongside their masters so that they could get human rights and freedoms enjoyed by other Americans. During this time‚ slavery was at peak‚ and most African Americans were under servitude and gross abuse of their rights
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Women in Indian Freedom Struggle Women in Indian Freedom Struggle have played a vital role with immense courage‚ confidence and patriotism. They were the iconic figures in Indian political arena. Role of Women in Independence Movement Women in Indian freedom struggle have significantly contributed almost at par with their male counterparts in fighting the British yoke. The initiative‚ bravery‚ guts and headship that the women have showed in the freedom movements for the country’s
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