Women’s Roles in Early America
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
WOMEN in Early America JOBS opportunities included: –At home! cooking, cleaning, children –Nurses –Teachers –Factory workers –House servants
WOMEN in Early America Fighting for equality (rights) –Educational opportunities –Equal treatment –Work opportunities –SUFFRAGE right to vote
WWI Quetions What year did WWI begin? When did the United States become involved? How many men went to Europe?
WHAT DO YOU THINK HAPPENED TO WOMEN’S ROLES???
Woman’s Committee, Council of National Defense, Illinois Division & The Woman’s State Council of Defense. WOMEN! GIRLS! Flyer. Chicago, IL. {Illinois State Archives} ANALYZE!