What effect did the american revolution on the role of women in society?

Answer 1

The American Revolution had a big negative effect on women and slaves. While these individuals did not have the right to vote they still had to pick up all of the responsibilities that the men performed when the men had to leave to fight for the country. This included farming, running the family businesses, hunting, and other such tasks as well as continue their own responsibilities.

Answer 2

The American Revolution had little impact of the institution of slavery or the status of women during the period of 1775-1800.

After the Revolution slaves in some states were granted small civil liberties but the institution of slavery itself remand firmly intact. However, people will eventually draw from the Revolutionary principle of "All men are created equal" to justify the abashment of slavery.

Women likewise saw no major improvements in their status as a result of the Revolution. Although women had been allowed to play a role in the Revolution itself after the war they were expected to return to their subservient positions.

Answer 3

Women's roles became more valued for their aid in the revolution and were under the idea of "Republican motherhood" or mothers for the new nation.

Answer 4

women began to speak out about issues that affected their ability to raise their children.

Answer 5

women began to speak out about issues that affected their ability to raise their childern