Legally, there were few distinctions between married white women and enslaved women and men in 18th-century America.

In the 18th Century ... This "rule of thumb" prevailed in England and America until the late 19th century. Many feminists claim violence against women is the result of a deeply entrenched ...

"Discover the indomitable women who took part in the American Revolution ... They are led by guides dressed up in 18th Century garb to make the tours more authentic. Need a break?