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Revolutionary Women

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  • Welcome to Revolutionary Women where we work to inspire women of today to create and contribute to their own personal revolutions through the stories of the American and French Revolutions. Is it perfect history? Nope. We use sources available to everyone on the internet and tell the stories with our own personalities and opinions intertwined. Hosted by two childhood friends who grew up surrounded by the patriarchal society and feeling lost, turned to the forgotten stories of our ancestors and found inspiration. We hope you join us as we tell the stories of these truly revolutionary women.
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  • Margaret Cochran Corbin

    Margaret Cochran Corbin
    Jul 23 2024
    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
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    35 mins
  • 26: Olympe de Gouges Part 2

    26: Olympe de Gouges Part 2
    Jul 16 2024
    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
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    58 mins
  • 25: Olympe De Gouges Part 1

    25: Olympe De Gouges Part 1
    Jul 9 2024
    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.
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    36 mins
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