Examines female experience in the United States from 17th century European colonization to 19th century settlement of the frontier. Emphasizes comparison between classes, regions, and racial/ethnic groups. Women's writings provide the basis for discussions of private and public roles, definitions of femininity, interpersonal relationships, and struggles for survival and self-expression. Prereq., HIST 1025. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. HIST 4616 and 5616 are the same course. Also same as WMST 4616. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).