Activity Name of Activity The Role of Women Historical Period(s) Periods 3: 1754-1800 Periods 4: 1800-1848 Historical Thinking Skill(s) Patterns of Continuity and Change over Time Periodization Comparison Historical Argumentation Appropriate Use of Relevant Historical Evidence Interpretation Theme: Identity, politics & power, and ideas, beliefs, & culture Explanation the Activity Students already know about the changing roles of women ignited by the American Revolution and the link between the abolitionists and the women?s rights movement. This activity takes 35-40 minutes.