Founding Mothers: How Women Shaped the American Revolution

Authors

Rosemarie Zagarri, George Mason University

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Description

This talk discusses the legal and political status of women prior to the American Revolution, followed by a discussion of their activities and mobilization in support of the American Revolution. Particular attention is paid to specific women such as Phillis Wheatley, Esther DeBerdt Reed, and the women of New Jersey who were allowed to vote under the NJ Constitution of 1776.

Physical Description

.PDF, .MP4

Publication Date

3-2-2026

Recommended Citation

Zagarri, Rosemarie, "Founding Mothers: How Women Shaped the American Revolution" (2026). Rondel V. Davidson Endowed Lecture Series. 16.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/rdavidson/16