Women’s Roles in

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WOMEN and GILRS in Early America

Expectations– Quiet / keep opinions

to self– Obey father/husband– Provide suitable home

for husband– Not work / work from

home– Little education – Clean / proper

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WOMEN in Early America

JOBS opportunities included:

– At home! cooking, cleaning, children

– Nurses– Teachers– Factory workers– House servants

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WOMEN in Early America

Fighting for equality (rights)– Educational

opportunities– Equal treatment– Work opportunities– SUFFRAGE

right to vote

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/jazz/jb_jazz_19tham_1_e.html

WWI Quetions

• What year did WWI begin?

• When did the United States become involved?

• How many men went to Europe?

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