American Women's Roles

Throughout United States history women continued to have more roles as the nation grew. From the earlier 13 English colonies to the Civil War, women's rights did not change as they had more responsibilities. Here are three time periods were women had different roles in society. During 1630-1750 the thirteen english colonies were formed. Colonial women at the time took care of their families and the house. They cooked, raised children, and made clothes. Some worked in the fields during harvest time. Women in the cities were able to work outside the home. A few women learned their families trade to work in businesses. Married women had less free rights than their husbands. They could not enter into contracts like unmarried women