1770s-1860s

1. 1770s-1860s DBQ Essay # 1 DUE TODAY !!!

2. �Republican Motherhod� concept that arose during and after the American Revolution in the 13 colonies (later, the United States of America) developed between 1760 and 1800 but extended well into the 19th century As the principles of republicanism rose in importance to the rebelling colonists, the idea that women needed to clearly understand and embrace these values, so that they could be transmitted to their children at a young age and help secure their central position in the minds and hearts of Americans was promoted Important advocates included Abigail Adams remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation. Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) was an United States feminist, essayist, playwright, poet, and letter-writer one of the first American proponents of the idea of equality of the sexes; that women had the capability for intellectual accomplishment and economic independence just as much as men.

3. The Cult of Domesticity or Cult of True Womanhood named such by its detractors, hence the pejorative use of the word "cult" a prevailing view among middle and upper class white women during the nineteenth century, in the United States The women who abided by these standards were generally literate, and lived in the north east, particularly New York and Massachusetts. Women were put in the center of the domestic sphere expected to Be calm and nurturing mother, be a loving and faithful wife, Be passive and delicate creature. Be pious and religious, teaching those around them by their Christian beliefs. unfailingly inspire and support their husbands.

4. The Cult of Domesticity or Cult of True Womanhood True Women were to hold the four cardinal virtues: 1. Piety - Woman were believed to be more religious and spiritual than men 2. Purity - In heart, mind, and body 3. Submission - Women were held in "perpetual childhood" where the man dictates all actions and decisions 4. Domesticity - The Industrial Revolution created a division between work and home. Home became the female domain where she was to make a "haven in a heartless world" for her husband The Cult of Domesticity identified the home as the "separate, proper sphere" for women, who were seen as better suited to parenting

5. The Struggle for Women�s Suffrage