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Getting the most out of your documents: one approach to analysis

Explore the impact of the American Revolution on American society and the evolving role of women during this period. Address the political, social, and economic effects from 1775 to 1800.

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Getting the most out of your documents: one approach to analysis

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  1. Getting the most out of your documents: one approach to analysis

  2. “Woodcut of Patriot woman, Marblehead, MA, 1779.” • Republican Motherhood • Molly Pitcher • Daughters of Liberty • Inferences: • Women participated in the Revolution • Women’s roles were expanding during the Revolution • Hints at potential change for women’s roles

  3. To what extent did the American Revolution fundamentally change American society? In your answer, be sure to address the political, social, and economic effects of the Revolution in the period from 1775 to 1800? Although not dramatically altered, the role of women in Revolutionary society also began to shift due to their participation in the American Revolution. The revolution offered the opportunity for women to further their involvement in political affairs through their participation in the American Revolution as illustrated in Document A. (or just (Doc A)) This was notably seen with the formation of the Daughters of the Revolution and Molly Pitcher’s participation in wartime activities.

  4. If the author is given, it might be appropriate to use the following language to introduce an idea/quote/document

  5. Virginia statute of religious freedom • Thomas Jefferson, James Madison • Disestablishment of Anglican Church • Bill of Rights first amendment • Inferences • Movement towards freedom of religion and separation of church and state • Religious diversity existed in the colonies • Demonstrates egalitarian ideals of the revolution

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