15 Questions
During the market revolution, the work of women and children in the northern United States was primarily focused on
Supporting their parents' incomes
What did the market revolution do to Americans' notions of work?
It shifted work away from the home
Which families were able to afford the idealized childhood for their children during the market revolution?
Wealthy families
During the market revolution, more children were able to postpone employment because
Parents were more willing to support their children financially
The education received by middle-class children in the early 19th century
Was focused on preparing them for future economic privilege
Formal schooling in the early 19th century was especially important for young men who desired apprenticeships in
Retail or commercial work
The Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in New York City sent its wards to places like Sylvester Lusk's farm in Enfield, Connecticut to
Serve as field hands or domestic laborers
According to the text, what was the ideology of 'separate spheres' based on?
The division of labor between men and women in the household
What was the key difference between middle/upper-class women and lower-class women in terms of their contribution to the household economy?
Middle/upper-class women did not need to engage in paid labor
How did the market revolution impact women's traditional domestic tasks?
Cloth production became commercialized
What was the southern ideal regarding white plantation mistresses and manual labor?
White plantation mistresses were shielded from manual labor
Which of the following best describes the legal status of women upon marriage during the time period described in the text?
Women were legally considered dead upon marriage.
During the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, what influenced the shift from "institutional" to "companionate" marriage?
The influence of Enlightenment thought.
Which of the following was NOT a responsibility of the middle-class wife during the time period described in the text?
Engaging in commerce and politics.
What was the main reason for the increased emphasis on affection and attraction in marriages during the late eighteenth century?
The changing economy and new ways to store, move, and create wealth.
Test your knowledge on gender roles in the 19th century with this quiz! Explore the ideology of 'separate spheres' and how it shaped the division between the public and domestic realms. Discover the roles and labor of men and women during this time period.
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