10 Questions
Who was one of the women mentioned as having served in George Washington's Continental Army?
Sally St. Clair
How did the unidentified Cherokee woman differentiate herself while serving in the Continental Army?
By wearing face paint like male warriors
What strategy did Emily Geiger use to ensure she could deliver the message safely?
She memorized the message and hid it in her clothing
Why did Sally St. Clair join the army in disguise according to some accounts?
To be near her boyfriend
What action did Emily Geiger take when British soldiers tried to search her for the message she was carrying?
She tore up the message and swallowed it
What was the alias used by Deborah Sampson when she joined the Continental Army?
Robert Shurtliff
Which woman was known for riding 40 miles on horseback to alert her father's militiamen of a British attack?
Sybil Ludington
Who was captured, tried in court, fined, sentenced to two months in jail, and discharged from the army due to her failed military career?
Ann Bailey
Which woman was known for cutting a musket ball out of her own leg to avoid treatment by a doctor?
Deborah Sampson
Who successfully defended against Loyalists who attacked her home while her husband was away?
Nancy Morgan Hart
Test your knowledge on women who defied norms to serve in George Washington’s Continental Army. Discover the stories of women who disguised themselves as men to join the fighting force during the Revolutionary War.
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