How will these resources help you?

The main focus of many resources about the American West of the 1800s detail the impact male pioneers and white settlers had on its development. These resources are intended to develop teaching about the significant and varied roles women played as pioneers and settlers, while looking at the hardships they faced. The resources can be used to emphasise the social and cultural diversity of the American West, highlighting the vital yet often under-represented impact women had upon their communities and on wider society.