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What is one of the new areas of research mentioned in the text regarding the frontier?
What is one of the new areas of research mentioned in the text regarding the frontier?
- Study of agricultural practices
- Investigation of geological formations
- Analysis of political dynasties
- Question of ethnicity and ethnic settlements (correct)
How has the women's movement of the past two decades impacted the perception of the frontier?
How has the women's movement of the past two decades impacted the perception of the frontier?
- It has shown that men were the only ones living on the frontier
- It focused solely on men's achievements on the frontier
- It suggests that women also lived and played significant roles on the frontier (correct)
- It has had no impact on historical perceptions
What aspect of frontier life influenced the structure of the family according to the text?
What aspect of frontier life influenced the structure of the family according to the text?
- Legal systems governing property ownership
- Women's education opportunities
- Unique conditions and circumstances (correct)
- Technological advancements
In what way did frontier life affect social and sex roles according to the text?
In what way did frontier life affect social and sex roles according to the text?
What do we need to learn about according to the text regarding women's property rights on the frontier?
What do we need to learn about according to the text regarding women's property rights on the frontier?
How were women educated on the frontier according to the text?
How were women educated on the frontier according to the text?
In the frontier, some mothers took pride in their daughters' ability to ___ without a saddle or bridle.
In the frontier, some mothers took pride in their daughters' ability to ___ without a saddle or bridle.
Which woman expressed concern about her daughter appreciating the sacrifices made for her education?
Which woman expressed concern about her daughter appreciating the sacrifices made for her education?
Some women in the frontier were involved in which of the following activities?
Some women in the frontier were involved in which of the following activities?
Which of the following women is associated with frontier folklore as an independent figure?
Which of the following women is associated with frontier folklore as an independent figure?
What did some women eagerly accept in the frontier despite challenges?
What did some women eagerly accept in the frontier despite challenges?
The fame of Belle Starr, Calamity Jane, Pickhandle Nan, Madame Moustache, and Poker Alice indicates the frontier's:
The fame of Belle Starr, Calamity Jane, Pickhandle Nan, Madame Moustache, and Poker Alice indicates the frontier's:
What does the author's research on the diaries of women on the Overland Trail aim to do?
What does the author's research on the diaries of women on the Overland Trail aim to do?
How do women's daily lives on the frontier differ from men's?
How do women's daily lives on the frontier differ from men's?
What is one way in which women's roles on the frontier were distinct?
What is one way in which women's roles on the frontier were distinct?
In what way did women's family networks play a crucial role in their lives on the frontier?
In what way did women's family networks play a crucial role in their lives on the frontier?
What aspect of women's lives on the frontier was emphasized by their interactions with other women?
What aspect of women's lives on the frontier was emphasized by their interactions with other women?
How did the author describe the impact of women's history and family history on assumptions about life on the western frontier?
How did the author describe the impact of women's history and family history on assumptions about life on the western frontier?
