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History Tools: Abigail and John Adams Discuss Women and Republican Govt [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of four primary source letters written by John and Abigail Adams which reveal their position on the political role of women during the Revolutionary Era. Documents have been updated with modernized spelling.
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U.s. History: "Republican Motherhood"

For Students 5th - 8th
Although brief, this article makes clear the change in the role and perception of women in the new United States. See why it was deemed important for women to have the chance to be educated.