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History of the America Quilt

History of the America Quilt. Critical Thinking Questions. Questions. Why does the article refer to the history of quilts as “ herstory ”?. 1600’s – First Colonists. Colonists. What does the availability and style of quilts during this time period say about their way of life? .

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History of the America Quilt

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  1. History of the America Quilt Critical Thinking Questions

  2. Questions • Why does the article refer to the history of quilts as “herstory”?

  3. 1600’s – First Colonists

  4. Colonists • What does the availability and style of quilts during this time period say about their way of life?

  5. 1700’s – Growing cities

  6. Growing Cities • How did the growth in the economy affect quilts during this time period?

  7. The Country Expands Irish Chain Nine Patch

  8. The Country Expands Flying Geese Sawtooth Star Pinwheel

  9. The Country Expands • How did the availability of cheap and washable cotton unleash new creativity in quilt making? • What is implied about the role of women based on the education and customs of this time period?

  10. 1840-1860 Before the Civil War

  11. Before the Civil War • In what ways did quilting impact the politics of the time? • In what ways did quilting impact the slave culture (list at least 4)?

  12. 1860’s – The Civil War

  13. The civil war • In what way where quilts used as a form of communication during the Civil War?

  14. Late 1800’s – After the war

  15. Late 1800’s – After the war • Why were patchwork quilts so popular (and continue to be)?

  16. Late 1800’s – After the war • Based on this quilt, what can you tell about the Victorian time period? Victorian Quilts

  17. 1920’s-1930’s – Prosperity & equality

  18. 1930-1965 – The Depression, WWII, & Postwar Prosperity • How did the Depression affect quilt making? • How did World War 2 affect quilt making?

  19. 1965 - Present

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