position of women in 1865 Flashcards
when was the american civil war
1861 to 1865
since when did usa become more democratic
american revoultion
when was the american revolution
1775 to 1783
- 1770s
who was harriett tubman
an ethusiastic supporter of the abolition of slavery who helped rescue enslaved people
what did women take active part in
the promotion of temperance
what is temperance
the banning of selling and consumption of alcohol
what was aboilition and temperance linked to
womens roles in church organisations, education and charities
major turning point for women
scenca falls
when was scenca falls
1848
what was scenca falls
first convection to discuss sufferance
when was the first female anti slavery convection
1847
who was harriett beecher stowe
a campaganier against slavery
what hugely influential book did harriett beecher stowe write
uncle toms cabin
who were the majority of social reformers
middle class women who had time and money
who was sojourner truth
an african american woman who became a famous abolitionist speaker
