History of the United States I / Unit 7 USH1 0907 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Coverture Remained
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The idea
Coverture remained in force. Married women had no independent legal or economic status, could not conduct business or own property independently, and husbands controlled property wives brought to marriage.
In practice
Women not demanding voting rights in this period.
Where people slip
The anchor is specific that the legal disability survived the Revolution intact.
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