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    Women in past western society have been seen as the unintelligent‚ powerless‚ and insignificant gender. Though something began to change between 1790 and 1860. Economically Women were now able to work‚ have money‚ and help their families; Domestically‚ there was the great admiration for women in the home now instead of just expecting their place to be there. The Industrial Revolution brought many changes to the whole nineteenth-century. It brought technology to make life much easier‚ economic growth

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    During the period between 1790 and 1860 the role of women began to change dramatically. In domestic families‚ women generally sided with the men and were limited to performing such tasks. Economically speaking‚ women occupations decrease as educated men replace midwifery. In actuality‚ the ideology of patriarchy co-existed with a high degree of blurring of gender boundaries. Colonial women shouldered many duties that would later be monopolized by men. The colonial goodwife engaged in trade and

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    Between the years of 1790 and 1860 and eventually leading up to the Civil War in 1861‚ sectionalism was a growing issue in the United States. In the early nineteenth century‚ westward expansion was starting and taking place‚ which ultimately started sectionalism. The Federal Government was very encouraging towards settlers moving and expanding west‚ angering the northern states. They believed that if they expanded west‚ all their best laborers would be taken away from them. The North was fighting

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    During 1790-1860‚ there were many reformations taking place and many events that lead up to the reformation of this very inexperienced country‚ of America. All these events effected the United States different ways and caused many grievances for the young people living in America. In 1790 we firmly incorporated the first American cotton mill which led to the economic augmentation of the United States. In 1791 we established the Capital of the United States in Washington D.C.‚ and Alexander Hamilton

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    Tyler Miler APUSH 1/15/13 From the 1815-1860‚ two events changed the role of woman in society forever. From a social‚ political and cultural standpoints The antebellum market revolution and the second great awakening both played key roles in changing the woman’s role in the family‚ workplace and society. The antebellum market revolution was a key event in changing woman’s roles. Before the revolution blacks and women were not accompanied to the same rights as a white male‚ But white and white

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    Women Role In Revolution The American revolution was a political upheaval that took place between 1765-1783 during which colonies in the thirteen American colonies rejected the British monarchy and aristocracy‚ overthrown the authority of the Great Britain‚ and founded in United States of America. During the war‚ the women would stay at home with the family and work jobs like such as being a “seamstress and a maid” as the men went off to fight the U.S. The women found themselves unable

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    During the time period between 1790-1860‚ the United States leaped into a period of looking towards the future and with a movement out west looking for opportunities and cheap land. Furthermore‚ advancements in machinery came to life and an increase in cultivation was set in motion. Overall‚ this momentum set a high standard towards rising market-oriented‚ national economy. During Andrew Jackson’s presidency westward movement was exemplified as Americans set forth. However‚ it was not so bright

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    The American Revolution Women’s lives began to change significantly with the American Revolution. Every war means more women taking charge during the absence and after the deaths of husbands and fathers‚ their active role in the war was very important. After the war‚ talk of rights raised issues of women’s rights education. Religions also play an important role for women in the American Revolution. Women’s roles were limited in the colonial times. Marriage and motherhood were the primary goals

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    Changes in American Life from 1790 to 1840 The period between 1790 and 1840 marked significant changes in American culture and society. Between significant events that caused major change‚ gradual cultural evolution was constantly occurring. Social pressures‚ technological advancements‚ and the democratization of various customs of life spurred these changes. Before 1800‚ it was common for both adults and children to drink alcohol primarily. People used it as a mid-day energizer and in many cases

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    The American Revolution was a changing point in history for the new United States. The victory in the Revolution gave America the freedom of the nation deserved and fought so hard for. The British no longer controlled the United States‚ and this new found freedom would turn the government into a democracy and make the much needed first steps to abolish slavery. The new government wasn’t in favor of everyone being treated and represented equality though. White wealthy males would benefit the most

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