What American Women Did 1789-1920

<p> This reference book chronicles what American women did from the emergence of the republic through the end of World War I and the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. A broad spectrum of activities are depicted showing their many accomplishments and how their activities affected the world around them. It was an era of great transition for all women.</p><p> A who's who of American women and some men (those who showed great support or ironically great opposition to women's reform) are described one year at a time beginning with 1789 and ending with 1920. Each year's activities are organized into seven possible categories: <I>domesticity work education religion the arts the law and politics</I> and <I>joining forces.</I> The book is thoroughly indexed.</p>