Revolutionary Women

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  • 30: Phillis Wheatley Part 1

    Join us for our first episode on Phillis Wheatley. She was an African born around 1753 and sold into slavery at a very young age. Purchased by the Wheatley family, they recognized Phillis’s potential intellectually and gave her an education alongside their children. Phillis would go on to become the first published African American to publish poetry. We discuss her first few books and poems, before we will get into her later life in part two!

    Sources:

    National Women’s History Museum: Phillis Wheatley: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/phillis-wheatley

    Wikipedia: Phillis Wheatley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillis_Wheatley

    University of Pennsylvania Digital Library: A Celebration of Women Writers: A Poem, By PHILLIS, a Negro Girl, in BOSTON on the death of the Reverend George Whitefield: https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/wheatley/whitefield/whitefield.html

    Wikipedia: Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poems_on_Various_Subjects,_Religious_and_Moral

    Britannica: Phillis Wheatley: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Phillis-Wheatley

    National Archives, Founders Online: Enclosure: Poem by Phillis Wheatley, 26 October 1775: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-02-02-0222-0002

    National Portrait Gallery: Phillis Wheatley: Her Life, Poetry, and Legacy: https://npg.si.edu/blog/phillis-wheatley-her-life-poetry-and-legacy

    Poetry Foundation: Phillis Wheatley 1753-1784: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/phillis-wheatley

    29 min
  • 29: Marie-Jeanne Phlipon Roland “Manon” Phlipon Roland “Madame Roland”Part 2
    After 1789, Marie-Jeanne Roland's life became increasingly tumultuous as the French Revolution unfolded. Initially active in revolutionary politics and an influential figure in the Girondin faction, she faced growing opposition from the radical Jacobins. Her husband's political positions and their moderate stance led to their downfall. In 1793, following the fall of the Girondins, Marie-Jeanne was arrested, and she spent months imprisoned in Paris. Ultimately, she was executed by guillotine in November 1793, a tragic end for a woman who had once been a prominent advocate for revolutionary ideals Sources:
    Wikipedia: Madame Roland: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Roland
    Britannica: Jeanne-Marie Roland: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeanne-Marie-Roland
    Library of Congress: Research Guides: Manon Roland: https://guides.loc.gov/women-in-the-french-revolution/manon-roland
    AEON: Vive Madame Roland!: https://aeon.co/essays/manon-roland-revolutionary-philosopher-and-housewife
    Heritage History: Madame Roland (Marie-Jeanne Phlipon Roland):https://www.heritage-history.com/index.php?c=resources&s=char-dir&f=mroland
    Alpha History: Madame Roland: https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/madame-roland/
    1 hr 5 min
  • 28: Marie-Jeanne Roland, “Manon” “Madame Roland” Part 1
    Join us for part on of the life of Marie-Jeanne "Manon" Roland de la Platière. She was born in 1754, and was a French intellectual and political activist known for her influential role in the years leading up to the French Revolution. Raised in a modest but cultured family, she was educated by her father, which fostered her love for literature and philosophy. At 19, she married Jean-Marie Roland, a prominent economist and politician, which positioned her within Parisian intellectual circles. Manon became an ardent advocate for reform, using her keen intellect and persuasive writing to support Enlightenment ideals and criticize the Ancien Régime. Her salon became a hub for revolutionary ideas, setting the stage for her pivotal role in the tumultuous period that followed. Sources: Wikipedia: Madame Roland: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Roland
    Britannica: Jeanne-Marie Roland: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeanne-Marie-Roland
    Library of Congress: Research Guides: Manon Roland: https://guides.loc.gov/women-in-the-french-revolution/manon-roland
    AEON: Vive Madame Roland!: https://aeon.co/essays/manon-roland-revolutionary-philosopher-and-housewife
    Heritage History: Madame Roland (Marie-Jeanne Phlipon Roland):https://www.heritage-history.com/index.php?c=resources&s=char-dir&f=mroland
    Alpha History: Madame Roland: https://alphahistory.com/frenchrevolution/madame-roland/
    37 min
  • 27: Margaret Cochran Corbin
    Margaret Cochran Corbin was born in Pennsylvania in 1751. She became a hero during the American Revolutionary War when her husband was killed in battle and she took over his position operating a cannon. She was injured during the battle of Fort Washington in 1776, and became the first woman to receive a military pension from the United States government. She is remembered for her bravery and patriotism in the face of adversity. Join us as we tell her story!Sources:
    National Women’s History Museum: Margaret Cochran Corbin: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/margaret-cochran-corbin
    Daughters of the American Revolution: Who is Margaret Cochran Corbin? https://www.dar.org/national-society/who-margaret-cochran-corbin
    Wikipedia: Margaret Corbin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Corbin
    New York Historical Society: Women and the American Story: Life Story: Margaret Corbin: https://wams.nyhistory.org/settler-colonialism-and-revolution/the-american-revolution/margaret-corbin/
    National Museum of the United States Army: Margaret Corbin: https://www.thenmusa.org/biographies/margaret-corbin/
    Britannica: Margaret Corbin: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Corbin
    George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Camp Followers: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/camp-followers#:~:text=Camp%20followers%20in%20the%20Continental,seamstresses%2C%20nurses%2C%20and%20cooks
    Historical Marker Database: Margaret Cochran Corbin: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=41564
    36 min
  • 26: Olympe de Gouges Part 2
    The Declaration on the Rights of Woman, written by Olympe de Gouges in 1791, paralleled the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen but aimed to assert equal rights for women. It emphasized women's right to education, property ownership, and participation in government. After writing it, Olympe de Gouges faced opposition and was eventually arrested during the Reign of Terror in France. She was convicted of treason and executed in 1793, highlighting the challenges and dangers faced by early advocates of women's rights during the French Revolution. Sources:
    Britannica: Olympe de Gouges: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olympe-de-Gouges
    Wikipedia: Olympe de Gouges: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympe_de_Gouges
    Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Olympe de Gouges: https://iep.utm.edu/gouges/
    History of Women Philosphers: Olympe de Gouges: https://historyofwomenphilosophers.org/project/directory-of-women-philosophers/de-gouges-olympe-1748-1793/
    Library of Congress: France: Women in the Revolution: Olympe de Gouges: https://guides.loc.gov/women-in-the-french-revolution/olympe-de-gouges
    Wikipedia: Zamore and Mirza or the Slavery of Blacks: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamore_et_Mirza_ou_l%27Esclavage_des_Noirs
    WikiSource: Le Philosophe Corrigé: https://fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Le_Philosophe_corrigé
    Olympe de Gouges: English translations of the original French texts: Online Library: Réflexions sur les Hommes Négres: https://olympedegouges.eu/docs/reflexions-sur-les-hommes-negres.pdf
    Britannica: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-the-Rights-of-Woman-and-of-the-Female-Citizen
    Wikipedia: Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_the_Rights_of_Woman_and_of_the_Female_Citizen#:~:text=The%20Declaration%20of%20the%20Rights,to%20the%201789%20Declaration%20of
    Wikipedia: Prison de l’Abbaye: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prison_de_l%27Abbaye
    59 min
  • 25: Olympe De Gouges Part 1
    Olympe de Gouges lived a life filled with hardship and struggle. Born in 1748 in France, she faced many challenges as a woman in a society that limited her opportunities and rights. De Gouges was a playwright and political activist who used her writing to advocate for gender equality and social justice. She fought against the injustices of her time, including slavery and the oppression of women. Sources:
    Britannica: Olympe de Gouges: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Olympe-de-Gouges
    Wikipedia: Olympe de Gouges: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympe_de_Gouges
    Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Olympe de Gouges: https://iep.utm.edu/gouges/
    History of Women Philosphers: Olympe de Gouges: https://historyofwomenphilosophers.org
    Library of Congress: France: Women in the Revolution: Olympe de Gouges: https://guides.loc.gov/women-in-the-french-revolution/olympe-de-gouges
    Wikipedia: Zamore and Mirza or the Slavery of Blacks: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamore_et_Mirza_ou_l%27Esclavage_des_Noirs
    WikiSource: Le Philosophe Corrigé: https://fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Le_Philosophe_corrigé
    Olympe de Gouges: English translations of the original French texts: Online Library: Réflexions sur les Hommes Négres: https://olympedegouges.eu/docs/reflexions-sur-les-hommes-negres.pdf
    Britannica: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
    37 min
  • 24: Elizabeth Burgin
    Elizabeth Burgin is one of the many forgotten hero’s of the revolutionary war. Join us as we talk about how she got caught up in spy rings and prison escapes this week as we talk about her story. Sources:
    Wikipedia: Elizabeth Burgin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Burgin
    Tara Ross: This day in History: Elizabeth Burgin, unsung revolutionary war heroine: https://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-elizabeth-burgin
    Journal of the American Revolution: https://allthingsliberty.com/2014/09/elizabeth-burgin-helps-the-prisoners-somehow/
    Founder of the Day: Elizabeth Burgin Goes into Hiding: https://www.founderoftheday.com/founder-of-the-day/elizabeth-burgin
    Historic Green Point: Elizabeth Burgin American Revolutionary Patriot and American Spy: https://historicgreenpoint.wordpress.com/2014/05/26/elizabeth-burgin-american-revolutionary-patriot-and-american-spy/
    George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Culper Spy Ring: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/culper-spy-ring/#:~:text=The%20Culper%20Spy%20Ring%20was,information%20on%20British%20troop%20movements.
    36 min
  • 23: U.S. Revolutionary War: 1st Year of War: A summary
    In 1775, the American Revolutionary War escalated dramatically. The year began with skirmishes such as the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April, marking the first military engagements between colonial militia and British troops. These clashes fueled colonial sentiment against British rule and bolstered the call for independence. The siege of Boston followed, with colonial forces tightening their grip around the city. Meanwhile, George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in June, signaling a pivotal moment in the colonies' unified resistance. By year's end, tensions were high, battles were fought, and the stage was set for a full-scale war for independence in the coming years. Sources:
    Britannica: Timeline of the American Revolution: https://www.britannica.com/list/timeline-of-the-american-revolution
    American Battlefield Trust: American Revolution Timeline: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/american-revolution-timeline#1775
    Britannica: The Battles of Lexington and Concord:https://www.britannica.com/event/Battles-of-Lexington-and-Concord
    American Battlefield Trust: Fort Ticonder (1775): https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/fort-ticonderoga-1775
    American Battlefield Trust: The Olive Branch Petition: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/olive-branch-petition
    National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/resources-declaration-secondcontinentalcongress.htm#:~:text=Contact%20Us-,The%20Second%20Continental%20Congress%20and%20the%20Declaration%20of%20Independence,Congress%20was%20preparing%20for%20war.
    American Battefield Trust: Bunker Hill: Breed’s Hill: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/bunker-hill
    Naval History and Heritage Command: The Birth of the U.S. Navy: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/heritage/origins-of-the-navy/birth-of-the-us-navy.html
    Wikipedia: Siege of Savage’s Old Fields: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Savage%27s_Old_Fields
    American Battlefield Trust: Great Bridge: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/great-bridge
    Wikipedia: The snow Campaign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Campaign
    American Battlefield Trust: Richard Montgomery: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/major-general-richard-montgomery
    52 min
  • 22: French Revolution: 1789 First Year of War: A Summary
    In 1789, France experienced rapid and transformative events during the early phase of the French Revolution. The storming of the Bastille on July 14th symbolized popular resistance against royal authority and marked the escalation of revolutionary actions across the country. In August, the National Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, affirming principles of liberty and equality while challenging the monarchy's absolute power. Economic turmoil and food shortages continued to fuel unrest, leading to the Women's March on Versailles in October, where thousands of Parisian women demanded bread and brought the royal family back to Paris. By the end of the year, significant reforms were underway, including the abolition of feudal privileges and the restructuring of France's political institutions, setting the stage for further profound changes in the years ahead. Britannica: Storming of the Bastille: https://www.britannica.com/event/storming-of-the-Bastille
    Britannica: The Great Fear: https://www.britannica.com/event/Great-Fear
    Study.com: Girondins in the French Revolution: History, Ideology and Legacy: https://study.com/academy/lesson/girondins-history-role-french-revolution.html#:~:text=The%20Girondins%20played%20a%20key,King%20Louis%20XVI%20on%20trial.
    Wikipedia: Timeline of the French Revolution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_French_Revolution
    World History.org: Women’s March on Versailles: https://www.worldhistory.org/Women's_March_on_Versailles/
    Chateau de Versailles Website: Departure of the King, 1789 6 October 1789: https://en.chateauversailles.fr/discover/history/key-dates/departure-king-1789#:~:text=On%201%20October%20a%20banquet,out%20in%20the%20Opera%20House.
    Wikipedia: François Hector D’Albert de Rions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/François_Hector_d%27Albert_de_Rions
    40 min
  • 21: Prudence Cummings Wright
    Prudence Cummings Wright (1740–1823) was a notable figure in American history, particularly during the Revolutionary War era. She was born in Massachusetts and married David Wright, a farmer and militia leader. She famously thwarted a British attack on her town of Pepperell by alerting the militia in time. Prudence Cummings Wright's courageous actions and leadership exemplify the crucial yet often overlooked contributions of women during the American Revolution. Sources:
    American Battlefields: Prudence Wright: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/prudence-wright
    Wikipedia: Prudence Wright: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prudence_Wright
    Women’s History Blog: Prudence Cummings Wright: American Patriot and Minutewoman: https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2009/05/prudence-cummings-wright.html
    Girl Museum: Prudence Cummings Wright, Minutewoman: https://www.girlmuseum.org/prudence-cummings-wright-minutewoman/
    37 min

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