Deborah Sampson

Where was Deborah born?

• Massachusetts

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

How old was Deborah when she was sent away to work on a farm?

• 6

• 9

• 10

• 15

Which statement is true?

• Only women could be soldiers in 1770.

• Both women and men could be soldiers in 1770.

• Only men could be soldiers in 1770.

• Loyalists were American soldiers.

What did Deborah do to help her country?

• She made the first flag.

• She disguised as a man and joined the army

• She married George Washington.

• She participated in the Boston Tea Party.

How did her secret get discovered?

• She was wearing makeup

• Somebody recognized her.

• She told everyone.

• She was hurt and had to see a doctor.

Did the doctor tell anyone her secret?

• Yes

• No

What happened when Deborah was discharged from the army?

• She went to college.

• She was not paid for her service

• She wrote books.

• She became a loyalist.

Who did Deborah turn to for help when she wanted the Senate to pay her for her army service?

• Sam Adams and John Hancock

• John Tyler and George Washington

• King George and George Washington

• John Hancock and Paul Revere

Was Deborah eventually paid for her army service?

• Yes

• No

Today, both men and women can serve in the military.

• True

• False