Assignment instruction discussion 1:

The American Revolution affected women from diverse walks of life in distinct ways. The experience of a white woman in Massachusetts differed greatly from that of a slave woman in Virginia who was promised liberty by British soldiers. For this activity, you will explore the effects race, class and geographical location had on women in the American Revolution. Please provide a reply from this classmate’s response to the below question.

Question:

Did the Revolution expand or curtail women’s liberty? How did the effects of the Revolution for women differ by race, class, and political identity (loyalist/patriot)?