Improvements and Accomplishments in the Nineteenth Century

At the beginning of the Renaissance to the early eighteen hundreds fundamental changes in religious and political outlook took place as leafing thinkers’ begin to emphasize the rights of individuals. The Renaissance was a great cultural and intellectual activity that spread throughout Europe. The most significant intellectual movement was the humanism, which stressed the importance of human beings and the place in the universe. Some humanist questioned certain traditional ideas about women, and favored better education and more responsible role for women. Also, the Civil War brought a new generation of women reformers with a new frame of mind about being in the work force. The war brought on new opportunities for the women as well as responsibilities. The road to equality for women has been an easier said than done. They had to fight their way through legislatures and congressional obstacles, face racism, and indifference without the resources of money and political power. Only through determination and perseverance did the make impressive achievements. Although women were discriminated against they continued to struggle, work, and take on difficult roles. As women took on more responsibilities they discovered that they begin to look at their roles and status and wanted change. Women in the United States around the world have organized political movements in order to obtain the same social, economic, and political rights that men enjoyed for many years. Economic transformation lead changed women lives and lifestyles in a major