Since the founding of the nation in 1787 women in American have essentially been treated as “second class citizens” meaning they did not have the same status, or the same economic and political opportunities as men.

Since the founding of the nation in 1787 women in American have essentially been treated as “second class citizens” meaning they did not have the same status, or the same economic and political opportunities as men. As you read the following documents consider what factors may have led to women becoming more outspoken about their lack of equality during the Antebellum period and want demands they made to secure that equality.

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