The Revolutionary War played a major role in this transformation because while the men were out fighting in the war, the women stayed at home maintaining the house and teaching the future generation of
America. This then lead to the new generation growing up with their mothers teaching them about democracy and patriotism (Document A). The generation grew to be respectable men and kept the women's role of teaching pride in America high.
2. What were the consequences of Republican Motherhood on women?
The consequences of Republican Motherhood were positive for women. People now thought of women as having highly-cultivated intellect and leading the young inquiring minds (Document A). They also thought that education would be proper out of women and that they are the guardians of their husbands property. This showed women could have a lot more responsibility and were respected more.
3. What is the significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood as a stage in the process of women's socialization?
The ideology of Republican Motherhood greatly helped the development of women's socialization. Women were now "qualified... to concur in instruction their sons in the principles of liberty and government "(Document B). This was a step into trusting women and giving women their own voice in liberty and government. Women were now starting to get more social equality because of Republican Motherhood.
The setting is in a gray room with Mary Gibson Tilghman and her two sons on a red couch.
2. Who serves at the center of the portrait and why? How does the woman look? How is she "republican" rather than aristocratic?
At the center of the portrait is Mary Gibson Tilghman and her two sons next to her. She looks like she is wearing common clothes of the time and the portrait depicts her as having some responsibility in the family and is gaining prominence in family matters as she is in the middle. She looks "republican" because she is supporting up her two sons which represents how she raises the using Republican Motherhood.
3. What values do her son's exhibit?
The son's represent being loyal, respectable sons raised during Republican Motherhood. They are very close to the mother symbolizing their loving relationship and also are very well dressed and look obedient to their mother. They are raised to be respectful gentleman that are intelligent and patriotic for America.
4. Is there a significance to the position of Mrs. Tilghman's arms?
Mrs. Tilghman's arms are around her younger son which is very significant to the idea. Mrs. Tilghman's arms represent that she is raising up the younger kids to become respectable and independent men. It shows that she is supporting her son and raising him up to be able to have his own thoughts in government and be respectful and obedient.
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