Sarah Bradstreet

Definition

Sarah Bradstreet was an early American settler who lived in Massachusetts during the 17th century. She was known for her legal battles over property rights after her husband's death - a rare feat for women during this period.

Analogy

Imagine if you were playing a game where everyone else knows and follows certain rules (like men owning property), but then you decide to challenge those rules because they don't seem fair (like Sarah fighting for her property rights). That's what Sarah Bradstreet did in real life!

Related terms

Puritanism: The religious movement that many early settlers like Sarah Bradstreet belonged to. Puritans believed in strict moral codes and community living.

Property Rights: These are legal rights related to ownership of property. In Sarah’s case, she fought for these rights despite societal norms against women owning property.

Colonial America: Refers to America during the period of European colonization, from the late 15th century until the American Revolution. This is the era in which Sarah Bradstreet lived.