Unsung Heroes

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What role did women play in the Revolutionary War?

Women played various roles in the Revolutionary War, such as managing households, serving as nurses, spies, and even fighting disguised as men.

Who implored her husband to 'remember the ladies' when crafting the laws of the new nation?

Abigail Adams

What qualities did women show during the Revolutionary War?

Women showed courage, resourcefulness, and patriotism during the Revolutionary War.

What is one way women contributed to the loyalist cause during the Revolutionary War?

One way women contributed to the loyalist cause was by providing support to British soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What remained largely the same for women after the Revolutionary War?

The role of managing the household remained largely the same for women after the Revolutionary War. Signup and view all the answers

What did women's roles in the Revolutionary War help America achieve?

Women's roles in the Revolutionary War helped America achieve its independence. Signup and view all the answers

What did Abigail Adams say about remembering the ladies?

Abigail Adams said, 'remember the ladies.' Signup and view all the answers

Why were the efforts of these women sometimes overlooked?

The efforts of these women were sometimes overlooked. Signup and view all the answers

What did the women in the text display?

The women in the text displayed incredible bravery. Signup and view all the answers

What did these women support?

These women supported their country and the cause for freedom. Signup and view all the answers

Who should create an account to unlock the lesson?

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What does the text recommend?

The text recommends using Study.com. Signup and view all the answers

What did the website help the person do?

The website helped the person pass their exam. Signup and view all the answers

What was the similarity between the test questions and the practice quizzes?

The test questions were very similar to the practice quizzes on Study.com. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did women have on the revolutionary cause from home?

They joined the Daughters of Liberty, organized boycotts of British goods, and made homemade supplies for their families and the soldiers. Signup and view all the answers

What were the roles of camp followers during the Revolutionary War?

They cooked, cleaned, cared for the wounded and sick, and some even started small businesses charging for their services. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the most important roles women fulfilled during the war?

Nursing the wounded and sick back to health. Signup and view all the answers

How did some women contribute to the war effort as spies?

They were able to enter enemy camps undetected and gather information about military plans and troop movements. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Molly Pitcher play in the Revolutionary War?

She became legendary for her heroism on the battlefield, operating the cannon of her fallen husband. Signup and view all the answers

What were the roles of women in the Revolutionary War?

They supported the patriotic cause from home, served as camp followers, and some even fought in battle against the British. Signup and view all the answers