Conflict and American Independence, 1754–1800

The conception of women as primarily political figures gained traction during this period leading to equal representation in government offices.

Proposals for women’s suffrage became widely accepted leading to voting rights for women shortly after the revolution.

The calls for women’s education and participation in public life increased though actual legal changes were limited.

Women’s domestic roles were largely unaffected by revolutionary ideals resulting in few changes in their legal status.

Diplomatic recognition given by foreign nations to Native American governments aligning with U.S interests.

Westward expansion displacing Native tribes despite notions of equality and self-determination.

Trade agreements established with certain tribes acknowledging mutual sovereignty and cooperation.

Scholarly contributions by Native Americans incorporated into early U.S higher education systems demonstrating respect for diversity.

Orientalism

Enlightenment thinking

Romanticism

Gothic literature

They focused on trading American agricultural products for French military technology.

They attempted to align with France's colonial ambitions in North America against Britain.

They sought to secure support through appeals to shared philosophical ideals such as liberty and natural rights.

They aimed to establish a monarchy in America modeled after the French system.

It demands immediate political voting rights for all women.

It asserts that inherent weakness defines women's societal roles.

It calls for applying principles of liberty to women, as advocated for men.

It claims marriage is the sole path to women's liberation.

The escalating discord between Federalists and Republicans concerning foreign allegiances

The trend towards embracing religious diversity instead of traditional Anglicanism

The mounting opposition to British cultural dominance after the Revolution

The transition to a stronger centralized federal authority under Washington's presidency

A large republic to dilute factional influence.

Strict regulations on interest groups.

A direct democracy to ensure majority rule.

A ruling aristocracy to govern over factions.

Popular sovereignty

Mercantilism

Absolute monarchy

Divine right

Simon Girty

Crispus Attucks

James Forten

Phillis Wheatley

War of 1812

Seven Years' War

French and Indian War

American Revolutionary War