The Legacy of Change: Women’s Roles in Post-Revolutionary America
Words: 818 Pages: 3 6923Introduction The American Revolutionary War was a pivotal moment in history, not only for the nation's quest for independence but also for the evolving roles of women in society. Although the conflict provided a new lens through which women's roles in politics and the household were viewed, the anticipated lasting changes were largely unrealized after the war concluded. The entrenched practice of coverture, which regarded women as the property of their husbands and subject to their authority, remained a significant […]