Women Flashcards
Quotes about the treatment of women after the Revolution.
1
Q
Esther de Berdt Reed, “Sentiments of an American Woman,” 1780
A
“The women of America tried to contribute as much as could depend on them.”
2
Q
Mara L. Pratt, “American History Stories” (Women)
A
“seldom do they think it worthwhile to tell of the brave deeds of the women and girls.”
3
Q
Abigail Adams to John Adams, 1776:
A
“I desire you would Remember the Ladies.”
4
Q
Elizabeth F. Ellet, “The Women of the American Revolution” (1848)
A
“The heroism of the women of that day has passed from remembrance.”
