The Age of Change: Reform Movements of the 1830's

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The Cult of Domesticity

-The early 19th century women were expected to limit their activities to the home after marriage.

-But by 1850, woman started to work for wages before they were married.

-Women at the time couldn't vote or sit on juries, even if they were tax payers.

-they had no guardianship rights over their children.

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The Age of Change: Reform Movements of the 1830's

Jillian Zahar

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