Running head: SAMPLE Unit 2 Legacy of the American Revolution Assignment Template 1 SAMPLE Unit 2 Legacy of the American Revolution Assignment Template 5 SAMPLE Unit 2 American Revolution Assignment Student Name Purdue Global University SS360 – section number Unit 2 assignment instructions Women were active participants during the American Revolution; however, historians disagree regarding the extent of the war’s impact on women’s lives. Dubois and Dumenil (2019) note, “Historians vigorously debate the long-term impact of the American Revolution on women’s lives. Some scholars argue that while white men enjoyed expanded legal and political rights in the postrevolutionary period, women’s relative status declined. Others contend that women developed a new consciousness that led to improved education and increased opportunities to influence public life. These historians also point out that the religious revival that preceded the Revolution, the First Great Awakening, similarly offered women a greater voice in the world beyond their homes” (p. 103). The American Revolution had a critical impact on women’s lives; they were contributors on the battlefield, whether as nursemaids or fighting in disguise, and they held vital roles as deputy husbands, maintaining the home front while spouses and male family members were fighting in the war. However, their legal rights were largely ignored, first via the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and subsequently, in the writing of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights between 1789 and 1791. This impacted women of all backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and white women, as well as upper and lower class women. The key debate revolves around whether the war and the immediate aftermath provided opportunities for women. Some historians contend that the war increased women’s influence on their families (the Republican Motherhood ideology), while others view the Revolution as detrimental due to continued exclusion of women from public life. In your essay, consider the perspective of authors Linda Dumenil and Ellen DuBois, as well as the varying perspectives of historians noted in the Unit 2 reading. Address your perspectives on the impact of the American Revolution. Did the American Revolution have a positive, negative, or limited impact on women?   Consider the experiences of all women in the Revolutionary era, including African American, Native American, and white women, as well as women of the upper and lower classes. How did race and / or class status impact their experiences between 1750 and 1810? Select the experiences of two groups of women, and compare their experiences. For example: You could compare the experiences of upper class white women with those of African American women, or the experiences of lower class white women and the experiences of Native American women. In your essay, be sure to address your thoughts on whether the American Revolution an.

1. Running head: SAMPLE Unit 2 Legacy of the American
Revolution Assignment Template
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SAMPLE Unit 2 Legacy of the American Revolution
Assignment Template
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SAMPLE Unit 2 American Revolution Assignment
Student Name
Purdue Global University
SS360 – section number
Unit 2 assignment instructions
Women were active participants during the American
Revolution; however, historians disagree regarding the extent of
the war’s impact on women’s lives. Dubois and Dumenil (2019)
note, “Historians vigorously debate the long-term impact of the
American Revolution on women’s lives. Some scholars argue
that while white men enjoyed expanded legal and political
rights in the postrevolutionary period, women’s relative status

2. declined. Others contend that women developed a new
consciousness that led to improved education and increased
opportunities to influence public life. These historians also
point out that the religious revival that preceded the Revolution,
the First Great Awakening, similarly offered women a greater
voice in the world beyond their homes” (p. 103).
The American Revolution had a critical impact on women’s
lives; they were contributors on the battlefield, whether as
nursemaids or fighting in disguise, and they held vital roles as
deputy husbands, maintaining the home front while spouses and
male family members were fighting in the war. However, their
legal rights were largely ignored, first via the Declaration of
Independence in 1776, and subsequently, in the writing of the
US Constitution and Bill of Rights between 1789 and 1791.
This impacted women of all backgrounds, including African
American, Native American, and white women, as well as upper
and lower class women.
The key debate revolves around whether the war and the
immediate aftermath provided opportunities for women. Some
historians contend that the war increased women’s influence on
their families (the Republican Motherhood ideology), while
others view the Revolution as detrimental due to continued
exclusion of women from public life. In your essay, consider
the perspective of authors Linda Dumenil and Ellen DuBois, as
well as the varying perspectives of historians noted in the Unit
2 reading.
Address your perspectives on the impact of the American
Revolution. Did the American Revolution have a positive,
negative, or limited impact on women? Consider the
experiences of all women in the Revolutionary era, including
African American, Native American, and white women, as well
as women of the upper and lower classes. How did race and / or
class status impact their experiences between 1750 and 1810?
Select the experiences of two groups of women, and compare
their experiences. For example: You could compare the

3. experiences of upper class white women with those of African
American women, or the experiences of lower class white
women and the experiences of Native American women.
In your essay, be sure to address your thoughts on whether the
American Revolution and the immediate aftermath prompted
discussions of equality, and improved the overall quality of
women’s experiences. Consider elements such as education,
religion, and work opportunities.
APA formatting:
Connections to the Unit 2 Reading material are required for this
Assignment. Be sure to include parenthetical citations and
references; formatting for citations and reference entries should
follow the APA Style Central, which is available under Content
/ Academic Tools in our course.
Word Count:
The Assignment should be at least 500 words, and should
employ connections to the Unit 2 Reading material. You should
follow the Unit 2 Assignment template in Course Documents.
Use APA formatting, including parenthetical citations and
references, and structure your thoughts in essay format,
including an introductory paragraph and thesis statement,
supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. Submit the assignment
to the Unit 2 Dropbox when it is complete.
Assignment Tips:
Remember to include APA formatting (citations and references).
The Unit 2 assignment should address the following:
1. What are your perspectives regarding the impact of the
American Revolution on women’s lives? Did the war have a
positive, negative, or limited impact on women?
2. Address the experiences during the years of the American
Revolution. How would race and class impact women’s
experiences?
3. Compare / contrast the experiences of at least two groups of
women during the American Revolution.

4. 4. Would the American Revolution and its immediate aftermath
improve women’s overall quality of life?
Paragraphs: Use paragraphs as part of your Assignment,
including an introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs, and
a conclusion
Word Count: This Assignment should be at least 500 words.
Citations and References: The Unit 2 Assignment requires the
incorporation of terminology and ideas from the Dubois and
Dumenil course text. As such, you must include citations in the
Unit 2 Assignment and at least one reference entry on the
references page of your Assignment.
Checklist:
□ Did you include essay format? (An introductory paragraph
with a thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, and a
conclusion)
□ Did you include 500 words? This essay should be 500 words.
The word count does not include the title page and the
references page.
□ Did you include parenthetical citations? This Assignment
requires that you include connections to the Unit 2 material
through citations and references. Follow the APA style of
writing when formatting the essay, the citations, and the
references included on the references page. Review the APA
Style Central under Content / Academic Tools for APA
formatting guidelines.
□ Did you include a references page? This essay requires you to
reference your textbook as your main source. If you opt to use
other credible sources that support your main points of
discussion, these must be included in the references section
(and cited in the Assignment).

5. SAMPLE References
Dubois, E. C. & Dumenil, L. (2019). Through Women's Eyes:
An American History with Documents (Fifth edition). Boston,
MA: Bedford/St. Martins.
In this unit’s Reading you will explore the concept of
Republican Motherhood, the connection to women’s education
in the late 18th Century United States, and society’s impression
of women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Historians are divided regarding the impact of the
Revolutionary War on women, specifically when considering
whether the war provided women with a greater voice; as you
read this week, consider whether you feel the revolutionary era
provided women with additional opportunities or reduced their
opportunities for equality.
Complete the assigned Reading.
Revolutionary Women and Republican Motherhood
Read Chapter 3 in Through Women’s Eyes
Dubois, E.C. & Dumenil, L. (2019). Through women’s eyes (5th
ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

6. Women were active participants during the American
Revolution; however, historians disagree regarding the extent of
the war’s impact on women’s lives. Dubois and Dumenil (2019)
note, “Historians vigorously debate the long-term impact of the
American Revolution on women’s lives. Some scholars argue
that while white men enjoyed expanded legal and political
rights in the post-revolutionary period, women’s relative status
declined. Others contend that women developed a new
consciousness that led to improved education and increased
opportunities to influence public life. These historians also
point out that the religious revival that preceded the Revolution,
the First Great Awakening, similarly offered women a greater
voice in the world beyond their homes” (p. 103).
The American Revolution had a critical impact on women’s
lives; they were contributors on the battlefield, whether as
nursemaids or fighting in disguise, and they held vital roles as
deputy husbands, maintaining the home front while spouses and
male family members were fighting in the war. However, their
legal rights were largely ignored, first via the Declaration of
Independence in 1776, and subsequently, in the writing of the
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights between 1789 and 1791.
This impacted women of all backgrounds, including African
American, Native American, and white women, as well as upper
and lower class women.
The key debate revolves around whether the war and the
immediate aftermath provided opportunities for women. Some
historians contend that the war increased women’s influence on
their families (the Republican Motherhood ideology), while

7. others view the Revolution as detrimental due to continued
exclusion of women from public life. In your essay, consider
the perspective of authors Linda Dumenil and Ellen DuBois, as
well as the varying perspectives of historians noted in the Unit
2 Reading.
Address your perspectives on the impact of the American
Revolution. Did the American Revolution have a positive,
negative, or limited impact on women? Consider the
experiences of all women in the Revolutionary era, including
African American, Native American, and white women, as well
as women of the upper and lower classes. How did race and/or
class status impact their experiences between 1750 and 1810?
Select the experiences of two groups of women and compare
their experiences. For example: You could compare the
experiences of upper-class white women with those of African
American women, or the experiences of lower-class white
women and the experiences of Native American women.
In your essay, be sure to address your thoughts on whether the
American Revolution and the immediate aftermath prompted
discussions of equality and improved the overall quality of
women’s experiences. Consider elements such as education,
religion, and work opportunities.
APA formatting:
Connections to the Unit 2 Reading material are required for this
Assignment. Be sure to include APA parenthetical citations and
references; formatting for citations and reference entries should
follow the APA 6th edition style guide, which is available under
Content / Academic Tools via the Academic Writer link.
Word Count:
The Assignment should be at least 500 words and should
employ connections to the Unit 2 Reading material. You should
follow the Unit 2 Assignment template in Course Documents.
Use APA formatting, including parenthetical citations and
references, and structure your thoughts in essay format,
including an introductory paragraph and thesis statement,
supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. Submit the

8. Assignment to the Unit 2 Dropbox when it is complete.