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A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Study Guide

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by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
About 40 pages (12,016 words)
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Ephraim went to Fort Halifax before settling in Hallowell. What occurred that required him to move to Hallowell and how is this significant?

Ulrich uses the blue checkered cloth to explain Martha Ballard's the community. Explain how you think the community worked and if everyone accepted this type of community.

Do you think the division of religion had any influence in the outcome of Colonel North's trial for sexual assault against Rebecca Foster? Why do you think he was found innocent?

How were the weddings in Martha's time different from the weddings of today? Do you think they were better or just different?

Why do you think.....

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