As a woman, her role in the new republic was expected to be exclusively domestic. Margaret Smith used this expectation to her advantage by quickly immersing herself in Washington life: befriending local families and politicians, and strengthening her relationships with previous acquaintances.
As a woman, her part in the new republic was anticipated to be solely domestic. Margaret Smith utilized this expectation to her benefit by rapidly integrating herself into Washington life: befriending local families and politicians, and reinforcing her connections with previous acquaintances.