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1790 To 1860 Analysis

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The Naturalization act of 1790 described who could become a citizen, but what does being a citizen really mean? When granted citizenship in the United States you are loyal to the U.S. government and are politically active. To me, citizenship is equal rights. White women in the 18th and 19th centuries were American citizens but were not economically or socially equal to men. They were not politically active because they did not have the right to vote. The Diary of Martha Ballard gives us an interesting perspective on these matters from a woman’s perspective. Quote… Local economy…. Relate to thesis
During 1790 to 1860 women became much more present in the market economy rather than a local economy. Wage workers in the U.S. went from 12% to 40%
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