Heroines of the Revolution

What roles did women typically perform during the American Revolutionary War?

• Spies and soldiers

• Nurses and cooks

• Messengers and fundraisers

• All of the above

Which of the following women is known for her service as a messenger during the American Revolutionary War?

• Martha Washington

• Sybil Ludington

• Betsy Ross

• Molly Pitcher

Who was the woman that famously said, "I have as much muscle as any man, and can do as much work as any man"?

• Deborah Sampson

• Abigail Adams

• Mercy Otis Warren

• Margaret Corbin

What did women like Abigail Adams do to support the war effort from home?

• Wrote letters to soldiers

• Managed family businesses and farms

• Made homemade ammunition

• All of the above

Which woman is credited with making the first American flag according to popular legend?

• Martha Washington

• Betsy Ross

• Molly Pitcher

• Deborah Sampson

What was the role of "camp followers" during the American Revolutionary War?

• They were women who traveled with the army to provide support services

• They were female soldiers who fought in battle

• They were women who stayed at home and sent supplies to the troops

• They were women who worked as spies

Who disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the American Revolutionary War?

• Molly Pitcher

• Betsy Ross

• Deborah Sampson

• Margaret Corbin

What was the Daughters of Liberty's role during the American Revolutionary War?

• They were a group of women who served as nurses

• They were a group of women who organized boycotts of British goods

• They were a group of women who wrote propaganda

• They were a group of women who spied on the British

Margaret Corbin became the first woman in U.S. history to receive what?

• A military pension

• A Purple Heart

• A Congressional Medal of Honor

• A monument in her honor

Why were women's contributions to the American Revolutionary War significant?

• They helped maintain the colonial economy

• They provided essential support services to the Continental Army

• They helped spread revolutionary ideas and morale

• All of the above