Women in the American Revolution

When people talk about the american revolution, they most of the time talk about the soldiers, the wars, the generals, etc. But the don't mention the women. Even though no all of them fought in wars like Molly Pitcher, they help in such a way that they save the patriot's army several times. Some of them help with clothes, some others with supplies, some others with food, and some others who were more scandalous and brave replace their husband in wars. Their main job was to maintain their families and homes without their husband. When the Boston port act was applied, they had to produce their own materials and supplies to survive. After the Coercive Acts, Patriots were focused on independence, and women were now capable to contribute their help. The help of women was key to succeed in the war and they fortunately made it. 

Many women stand out from the rest for their effort and their actions. One of the most known was Molly Pitcher. When his husband was sent to the Revolutionary War, she went with him. They fought in the Battle of Monmouth. She was known for carrying pitchers of water for cooling the cannons used for fighting. That is why she is called Molly Pitcher. It is supposed that his husband collapsed and she had to take his place heroically. Unfortunately she died in 1832. Another important woman who was recognise as a hero, was Deborah Sampson. She is remembered because she join the army as a male soldier secretly. Before fighting in the American Revolution, she worked as and indenture servant and as a local school teacher. An interesting fact was that Deborah wasn't the only nor the first woman to make this brave choice. 

As you could read, not only man fought in the American Revolution. Not all of them were as brave as Molly Pitcher or as Deborah Sampson; but they also collaborated in their own way. Another way woman helped was as nurses, they save and cured many soldiers. Another important chore women had was as spies, they would work for the British and listen to their conversations or plans for wars. This was useful to be prepared for some of their attacks and ideas. Now when you talk about the American Revolution, don't forget to mention women, because they did a great job. They fought the same war but in different ways and areas.

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