Zaeske, Susan.

Signatures of citizenship petitioning, antislavery, and women's political identity / [electronic resource] : by Susan Zaeske. - Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, c2003. - xiii, 253 p. : ill. - Gender & American culture . - Gender & American culture. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-244) and index.

The unfortunate word "petition" -- What can women do? -- A departure from their place -- A firebrand in our hands -- It's none of your business, gals -- Discreditable to the national character -- To shut against them this door -- Afterword, we can no longer be neglected or forgotten.


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Women--Political activity--History.--United States
Women abolitionists--History.--United States
Women social reformers--History.--United States
Antislavery movements--History.--United States
Women--Social conditions.--United States
Women political activists--History.--United States


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