Lesson 47 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepWomen in the American Revolution
Women played a crucial role during the American Revolution, contributing in many ways to the fight for independence.
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Walk into the past. Find out who, what, and why.
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Then & Now
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Women played a crucial role during the American Revolution, contributing in many ways to the fight for independence. Many women took on additional responsibilities at home, managing farms and businesses while the men were away fighting. Some women, like Martha Washington, supported the soldiers by providing supplies and caring for the wounded. Others even disguised themselves as men to fight in battles. Their contributions were essential to the success of the revolution.
Key Facts
Women managed farms and businesses while men fought.
Martha Washington helped support the soldiers.
Some women disguised themselves to fight in battles.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What did many women do while men were fighting?
Why this still matters
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