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May 26: The Cherokee Indians is forcibly relocated in the Trail of Tears (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1838) To give a bit understanding to the time period

The average duration of the life of a prostitute does not exceed 4 years from the commencement of her career. (Sanger. History of Prostitution. pg 484) This fact is for Fanny's fear of leaving the family.

Destitution is the second reason for prostitution (Sanger. History of Prostitution. pg 488) This fact shows how Fanny got this reasoning.

No other occupation available to unskilled or low skilled women provide an income comparable to that of prostitution. (R. Barri Flower. The Prostitution of Women and Girls. pg 26) Shows how Fanny knows that she would only be a prostitute.

Abolitionist Sarah Moore Grimké issues a pamphlet under the title "Letters on the Equality of the Sexes and the Condition of Woman (http://www.answers.com/topic/1838) To show that history was only beginning to show women suffrage .

Women in Pitcairn are the first in the world to obtain and maintain the right to vote. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1838) Shows that it is only this year that women are beginning to have voting rights.

Queen Victoria is crowned at Westminster June 24. (http://www.answers.com/topic/1838) This begins the start of the Victorian Era.

U.S. abolitionists transport southern slaves to freedom in Canada via an "Underground Railway". (http://www.answers.com/topic/1838) The Shakers may have been passing points for the freed slaves. This gives a basis for any of the Shaker women to be American American.

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_United_States_history_(1820%E2%80%931859) To show who was president at the time of the play.

1837 - U.S. recognizes the Republic of Texas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_United_States_history_(1820%E2%80%931859) To show Americas expansion