Chapter 6 Women in Early America

What does Zinn mean when he refers to women as being “invisible to history?”

Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Describe how women were treated in early American history based on what you read. From what you know of life today, are things better, worse, or the same for women?

How are women expected to behave in American society today?

Compare Catherine Beecher’s description of her working conditions in a mill system to your conditions as a student in your school. If you were to write a letter to improve your conditions, what would you include?

When we look at the violations of human rights towards women, slaves, and Native Americans, which can you best identify with and why do you feel like their situation was particularly unfair?