APUSH
Mr. DeCarlo
26 September 2012
1. What role did the Revolutionary War play in the transformation of housewifery to republic motherhood? Before the Revolutionary War women really had no role in society and were just housewives. There only real responsibility was to God. Republican Motherhood gave them new duties and responsibilities. They were expected to nurse and educate the new generation of people and if a woman left her household she was deserting the station which God and nature assigned her (Doc A). Motherhood became more important than running the home.
2. What were the consequences of Republican Motherhood on women? It affected them positively and negatively. Negatively it limited them from being in many positions of work because their main priority was supposed to be home. Also if a child did not act as they should they blame was put on the mother (Doc D). On the positive side, They learned some geography and book keeping skills and were given knowledge on the english language to teach the next generation (Doc B). They were expected to train the generation to be good citizens (Doc A).
3. What is the significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood as a stage in the process of women's socialization? Republican Motherhood was an advancement for women because they had more responsibilities than just the one with God even though that remained very important (Doc A). Additionally, the women were said to be brave Americans and always dear to America due to their service (Doc C). Another positive was the education given to this women during this time period. In document B Benjamin rush said that it was necessary for women to know the English language, how to write, how to read, geography, and even history. Lastly, women begin to think higher of themselves because they gained more responsibilities in the world and were very important in shaping the future generation (Doc C).
Mary and her two sons are sitting, all smiling, on a couch or chair in their house in the family room or the living room.
2. Who serves at the center of the portrait and why? How does the women look? How is she a "republican" rather than aristocratic? The mother is the center of the portrait and showing she holds the most significance. She looks very comfortable and pleasant and I can tell she is a republican because she is not dressed up for the picture she looks casual. Also she is holding her children with pride and showing their importance to her.
3. What values do her sons exhibit? They look like proper young men and look well raised. Since their mom is a republican they are most likely well educated despite their young age. \
4. Is there a significance to the position of Mrs. Tilgham's arm? Her arm placement to me shows her protection and love for her children. She could also be signifying that she is holding the younger son because she does not want him to fall.
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