The Declaration of Independence, 1776 By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence. Although there are too many women to list who contributed to the struggle for freedom and are not recognized, here are my ten picks listed in no particular order. 1. Mary Ball Washington. This is a woman that I personally feel has been forgotten. As the American Revolution commenced and the fight for independence won out, most women in America did not see any noticeable change in their lives, but the themes of liberty and political representation had an important impact on the emerging struggle for women’s rights. After winning the War of Independence, George Washington was elected the first president, and he and Martha began their next chapter of service to the new nation as America’s first couple. How might learning about these lesser-known contributions change the way students and the public understand Independence Day today? It looks like a much cleaner war if you ignore the presence of women and children, enslaved and free servants. Even if you don't realize it, you have incredible strength and independence as a woman. Although we still have a long way to go, women have more control today than ever before over their careers, bodies, finances, and lifestyles. Through a multi-faceted oral history project focused on the last 50 years, We Do Declare: Women’s Voices on Independence will explore when, how, and why women have sought independence in their own lives, through the lens of economic power. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. On the historic day of July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was approved by Congress, Thomas Jefferson, its primary author, went on a small shopping spree and bought seven pairs of Singer Martina McBride is the spokesperson for many domestic abuse charities, among them: the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the National Network to End Domestic Violence, and the Tulsa Domestic Violence and Intervention Services. She has dedicated herself to the plight of women and children in emotional and physically abusive relationships. And her recording of this song has had a International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March, commemorating women's fight for equality and liberation along with the women's rights movement. International Women's Day gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. [3][4] Spurred by the universal female suffrage movement, International Women's Day originated from labor Women did genuinely heroic things that they never knew they were capable of. They rose to the occasion and in doing so discovered their own ingenuity, their own bravery and their own patriotism. Now, a fresh round of protests are set to take place on July 4, America’s Independence Day. Here’s what we know about the planned action. Women’s March organizes “Free America Weekend Women played crucial roles as leaders, strategists, and activists in global independence movements. They organized protests, provided logistical support, and inspired others. The American Revolution (1775–83) was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies, which won political independence and went on to form the United States of America. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the British crown and many North American colonists. Take Independence Day to the next level with this list of inspiring things to do on the Fourth of July. Find fun ideas for friends, families and the kids. In the spirit of the Revolution, women also gained some independence from their confining roles because of their efforts in the war. Greater numbers of young girls were allowed to go to school. More women held jobs, campaigned against slavery, improved prisons and poorhouses conditions, and advocated women’s rights. As we celebrate Independence Day this week, it's worth reflecting on the complete story of America's founding—one that includes the remarkable women who helped shape our nation from its earliest days. While history books have traditionally focused on the Founding Fathers, the reality is that the American Revolution and the establishment of our republic would have been impossible without the Yet simply by entering the public sphere and writing about history, women like Warren, Murray, and Willard demonstrated women’s intellectual capacities, while their claims for women’s indirect political role laid the groundwork for the demands for women’s direct political participation made by women’s rights advocates at the famed This presentation draws together reflections on women’s rights from the campaigns by the suffragists and suffragettes of the late 19th century and a consideration on how far we have come in realisation of women’s rights.
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