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"Quiet Women" vs "Little Women"
An article in a magazine for women states that women ought to be quiet to gain a husband. Author Louisa May Alcott writes a letter stating that a woman does not need a husband to be happy. This outlook is a radical departure from traditional feminine views.
Showalter, Elaine. "Louisa May Alcott, Spinster, Enjoys Valentine's Day 1868." New England Historical Society. -
American Industrial Revolution
Industry brought many jobs that needed to be filled. "Pink collar" jobs were usually earmarked for women, as they did not require heavy lifting or typical "man's work." Women worked outside of the home to support families and themselves.
Industrial Revolution. Women working machines at the American Woolen Company, Boston -
Susan B. Anthony, New York
Susan B. Anthony and other suffragettes continue to work toward voting rights for women. The women faced violence and prejudice throughout their fight. Anthony herself was involved in many movements of the time, and published a newspaper that covered women's rights of the time.
Susan B. Anthony. Digital image. Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study-Harvard University. Courtesy of Susan B. Anthony Papers, 1815-1961, Schlesinger Library -
Annie Oakley, Out West
Women who rode west during the expansion had more rights and more freedoms than those who stayed East. Annie Oakley was considered a pioneer of her trade, sharpshooting, which kept her in the company of men. This was the attraction--it was unheard of at the time for a woman to do what a man could do.
Annie Oakley. Digital image. Pbsinternational.org. -
Women win the vote. Suffrage parade, New York City
Women had fought, been imprisoned and suffered turturous treatment--even died for the cause. Pioneer Susan B. Anthony would not live to see the 19th amendment signed. In the end, the winning vote was a man whose mother convinced him it was the right thing to do.
Suffrage Parade, New York City. Digital image. World Digital Library. -
The Roaring 20's, New York City
A massive shift in ideals, wealth, and power comes to post-war America. The dawn of birth control, The New Woman, and the flapper shape a new identity of women n America.
The Roaring 20's, automobiles in New York City. Digital image. American Historama. http://www.american-historama.org/1913-1928-ww1-prohibition-era/roaring-twenties.htm.
