This example of a filled-in questionnaire from the 1850 Census shows the enumeration of statesman Henry Clay – his age, profession, value of real estate owned, and place of birth. The responses for Henry Clay in the questionnaire are notable not only because of his political importance, but also because of the significant value of the real estate he owned at the time of the enumeration.

Women's Roles in Antebellum America

Students will examine an 1850 Census questionnaire and an 1851 political cartoon to understand women’s rights issues during the Antebellum Period.