To what extent and in what ways did the roles of women change in American society between 1790 and 1860? Respond with reference to TWO of the following areas: domestic, economic, political, social.

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Kathryn Randall

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12 January, 15:52

To what extent and in what ways did the roles of women change in American society between 1790 and 1860? Respond with reference to TWO of the following areas: domestic, economic, political, social.

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Jeffrey · Answer 1

The primary way the role of women changed in the US during this time was that production was taken outside of the house and placed in factories. This meant that the woman's role became far more domestic in the house, and a larger focus was placed on the "family unit"