Role of Women in the New Republic

The video discusses the shift in perception of women's roles following the American Revolution. It highlights how women actively participated in the revolution, challenging colonial views of their capabilities. Post-war, women were seen as playing a civic role by raising patriotic sons, a concept known as republican motherhood. This role, while not granting them full citizenship or rights, acknowledged their political influence within the household, elevating their status in the new republic.

What belief about women was challenged by their participation in the American Revolution?

• That women were better suited for military roles

• That women were more intelligent than men

• That women were incapable of making political decisions

• That women were natural leaders

What role were women expected to play in the new republic after the revolution?

• Political leaders

• Economic advisors

• Civic role by raising patriotic sons

• Military strategists

What does the term 'republican motherhood' imply?

• Women should join the Republican Party

• Motherhood has a political aspect in raising future patriots

• Women should focus solely on household duties

• Mothers should be economically independent

How did the concept of republican motherhood affect women's status?

• It gave them economic independence

• It granted them full citizenship

• It recognized their role in the political sphere through motherhood

• It allowed them to vote

What limitations did women face despite their elevated status post-revolution?

• They were not allowed to educate their children

• They lacked full citizenship rights and economic independence

• They were not recognized as having any political influence

• They could not participate in any civic duties

In what way did the status of women change after the American Revolution?

• They gained complete economic independence

• They were allowed to hold public office

• They were seen as having a civic duty within the household

• They became full citizens with voting rights