01:512:104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Judith Sargent Murray, Abigail Adams, Little Turtle
13 May 2018
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Chapter 07 - Forging a National Republic, 1776-1789
I. Introduction
Americans sought to establish a republic based on the concepts of a
representative government and a virtuous citizenry. Problems existed,
however, because people understood the fragility of republics and they
realized many problems needed resolution to ensure the survival of the
nation.
II. Creating a Virtuous Republic
A. Varieties of Republicanism
Three definitions of republicanism emerged in the United States: one based
on classical political thinking, one that emphasized rational self-interest, and
one that called for broad popular participation.
B. Virtue and the Arts
Americans expected the republic to replace the corruption of Europe, and the
fine arts reflected people’s faith in virtue.
C. Educational Reform
Education served to inculcate virtue. In the North, public schools emerged,
and, throughout the nation, educational opportunities for girls improved.
D. Judith Sargent Murray and Women’s Education
Judith Sargent Murray argued that women and men had the same intellectual
capabilities. Her contentions reflected a postrevolutionary rethinking of
traditional gender roles.
E. Abigail Adams: “Remember the Ladies”
Abigail Adams advocated legal reform to protect the rights of married women.
Others wanted female suffrage.
F. Women’s Role in the Republic
In the young republic, women assumed great responsibility for the welfare of
the community. This role allowed men to pursue more individualistic goals.
III. The First Emancipation and the Growth of Racism
A. Emancipation and Manumission
In the North, states outlawed slavery, but representatives favored gradual
emancipation. In the South, legislators approved some reforms in the legal
status of slaves, but slavery remained entrenched.
B. Growth of Free Black Population
Before the Revolution, there had been few free blacks, but by 1800 nearly
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Document Summary
Chapter 07 - forging a national republic, 1776-1789: introduction. Americans sought to establish a republic based on the concepts of a representative government and a virtuous citizenry. Problems existed, however, because people understood the fragility of republics and they realized many problems needed resolution to ensure the survival of the nation. Creating a virtuous republic: varieties of republicanism. Three definitions of republicanism emerged in the united states: one based on classical political thinking, one that emphasized rational self-interest, and one that called for broad popular participation: virtue and the arts. Americans expected the republic to replace the corruption of europe, and the fine arts reflected people"s faith in virtue: educational reform. In the north, public schools emerged, and, throughout the nation, educational opportunities for girls improved: judith sargent murray and women"s education. Judith sargent murray argued that women and men had the same intellectual capabilities.
