Women During the 1800s
Women's contributions and roles during the 1800s
Background on Women in the 1800s
Contributions made by Women in the 1800s
During the 1800s, women began to contribute more and got more involved in political issues. They got more involved in a political way because they had been lacking the right to vote and they had thought that it was wrong. And since they knew that men were treating them terrible, they pushed hard to win their quality and freedom. Women were beginning to become more and more successful in earrning their freedom. Women also began to realize that slavery was just as bad as the lack of women's rights, so they tried helping the cause and abolish slavery. Also, during the 1800s, women were not allowed to contribute much so they hadn't done any contributions accept for thing like cleaning the house, feed family, sewing, and even laundrying. But, one time, when Susan B. Anthony, a women's rights advocate, attempted to vote but she got in trouble for illegaly doing so and got arrested. This was a contribution done by her, but she didn't have the right to do so. So, overall women were only at home most of the time.
Roles played by Women in the 1800s
Two Women Petitioning
These women are holding a sign that says "Votes For Women" and they are petitioning.
Trial Document
This document says "Trial of Susan B. Anthony for Charge of Illegal Voting".
Woman Working
This picture shows a woman working in a factory. Most of the time, women who where single worked at factories while married women took care of their household