This course combines a general, narrative account of women's history in the United States with a closer focus on representative and famous women at key points in history. Important aspects addressed include women's roles in the American Revolution, the rise of the concept of separate spheres for women and men in the nineteenth century, and manifestations of modern feminism since World War II.

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This course is independent study and is self-paced. Students have five months upon registration in which to complete all coursework and exams.

Textbooks and Materials

• Riley, Glenda. Inventing the American Woman: An Inclusive History, Vol. I. 4th ed. Wheeling, IL: Harlan Davidson Company, 2007. ISBN-10: 0-8829-5250-1 or ISBN-13: 978-0-8829-5250-5
• Riley, Glenda. Inventing the American Woman: An Inclusive History, Vol. II. 4th ed. Wheeling, IL: Harlan Davidson Company, 2007. ISBN-10 0-8829-5251-X or ISBN-13: 978-0-8829-5251-2
• Scharf, Lois. Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady of American Liberalism. Twayne Publishers, 1987. ISBN-10: 0-8057-7778-4 or ISBN-13: 978-0-8057-7778-9
• Zagarri, Rosemarie. A Woman's Dilemma: Mercy Otis Warren and the American Revolution. Wheeling, IL: Harlan Davidson Company, 1995. ISBN-10: 0-88295-924-7 or ISBN-13: 978-0-88829-5924-5

Technical Requirements

Students are required to use a laptop or desktop computer with a high-speed internet connection. Tablets and smartphones are not supported. The computer should have a modern and updated operating system, at least 2GB of RAM, a webcam, a microphone and also meet Honorlock's system requirements for online testing.