![]() ![]() To give some historical context, Native women were largely in support of the British (in hopes of protecting their communities and tribal lands as they faced mounting pressure from US settlers) and slavery afforded very little freedoms to African Americans at this time. ![]() Most of the women named here came from immense privilege and were lent far more opportunities to play such a significant role in the forming of our nation. You may notice the women in this roundup aren't a particularly diverse group. Some of the most influential women in history, these women changed the world as we once knew it. For that reason, we are taking this Independence Day as an opportunity to share the stories and legacies of the Founding Mothers of America. But what about the women who shaped our nation? Their names are less familiar and their stories are less shared, but these inspiring women in history played a vital role in shaping our country into what it is today. This book contains brief portraits of women from the period of the Revolution and early United States Includes bibliographical references (page 37) Accelerated Reader MG 6. : Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies (9780060780036) by Roberts, Cokie and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. ![]() They're on our currency, their faces etched onto mountains, and legacies documented and taught in textbooks – with good reason. ![]()
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