The scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries saw a surge of women into the field of science. However‚ women were not allowed to attend universities and because‚ of this women had to obtain education informally the best way they could. European noblemen were free to pursue an interest in science as a hobby; but on the other hand noblewomen had to take part in the informal scientific networks of only their fathers and brothers. During the 17th century Margaret Cavendish took part in some
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the era of the Industrial Revolution many significant changes occurred in the lives and labor of most European citizens. These changes affected every aspect of their lifestyle and cultures and there was little they could do to prevent it. European nations were looking for more ways to expand in size and wealth. In the search for these ambitions the idea of using machinery to efficiently mass produce manufactured goods arose. This innovation completely altered the lives of many hardworking individuals
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The spring of 1775 is a cold one to say the least. Ever since the events of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party years prior‚ there has been an evident divide between us. The majority of the colonists are blinded by the want to rebel and seek independence when without the security of England there would be no one to defend and protect anyone disregarding what you stood for. Complete independence could lead to the loss of all social and economic benefits derived from the partnership in the
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In life itself women are the household care takers‚ they bore the children‚ raise the children‚ cook‚ and clean‚ that is the role of the women. The 21’st century has made an exception to that rule‚ today the average woman has a career‚ a family‚ along with rights that were not equally given to them only 62 years ago. After World War II was over in 1945‚ American’s were overwelmed with the amount of soldiers returning home to their girlfriends‚ families‚ and jobs. Women were responsible for taking
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The ten year French Revolution brought about a change in society‚ power‚ and history. From 1789-1799‚ violence‚ death‚ and change both exploited and defied gender roles as revolution both touched and changed every soul of France and countries beyond. Utilizing the oppressive mindset towards women and how they were thus treated like a fragile doll‚ Dickens illustrates how women were constantly held back from achieving greatness and minimized to keep the fragile ego of men intact to create the theme
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In early 1800s women were treated unequally from the males. The role of a women played the part of their description‚ physically and emotionally weak. They were often classified as the “weaker sex” because women had no control over anything they owned or valued. It was a time where men dominated women and they were left out of all decisions. “The average farmer’s wife is one of the most patient and overworked women of the time” (Hartman). However‚ women’s efforts during the 1800’s were effective
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Industrial Revolution made a huge impact on the people back in the 1700’s and 1800’s. This time period set the pace for products and food to be made easier than before‚ safer than before‚ and also more efficient than before. All the inventions that came about during this time period would greatly influence how things are made today. With the industrial revolution there came a lot of job opportunities for both men and more importantly women. The argument now is if the industrial revolution led to a
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The College Board Advanced Placement Examination UNITED STATES HISTORY (Suggested writing time-40 minutes) Directions: The following question requires you to construct a coherent essay that integrates your interpretation of Documents A-I and your knowledge of the period referred to in the question. High scores will be earned only by essays that both cite key pieces of evidence from the documents and draw on outside knowledge of the period. Some of the documents have been edited‚ and wording
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French Revolution‚ did ideas and events influenced women to break from the conformities of their society and fight for their civil rights? Equality for women was a gripping concept that was fought for throughout the French Revolution. Women were active during the French Revolution‚ contributing great deal to change and reform whether it was by staging demonstrations and food riots‚ petitioning for political participation‚ or bringing the royal family back to the capital. The women of 18th
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The 1920’s were the years of expression‚ change‚ innovations and new opportunities. Within these years women were exposed to different types of cultures and expressions some major ones being jazz and flappers. Women also gained the right to vote when the nineteenth amendment was passed allowing women to now have a say in political circumstances. Sheppard-Towner Act was also passed making it possible to have well-baby clinics‚ educational programs‚ as well as nursing. Expression for women came from
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