Influence of Revolutionary Ideals (Topic 3.6) Flashcards
Daughters of Liberty
They opposed British ideals before and after the war
What did women do during the war?
Provided war supplies, worked as nurses/cooks in armed camps, worked on farms while men were at war
Republican Motherhood
Some believed that women should be educated so that they can teach their children about the value of a Republic and being a citizen in America; it didn’t imply equality between men and women
What did the continantal congress do in terms of slavery?
The abolished the importation of slaves
What were the two views of slavery in America?
The North abolished slavery; the south freed slaves when they wanted
What sparked the demand for low-cost labor again?
The development of the Cotton Gin, which made cotton production efficient
Native Americans in America after the war
The Americans didn’t provide the American Indians with a sense of equality
International Impact of America’s Declaration
It sparked new revolts worldwide