Famous Women of the American Revolution

What was the American Revolution?

• The American Revolution was a movement that helped farmers grow cotton

• The American Revolution was a revolution that started from people not wanting to be free

• The American Revolution was a war between America and England

• The American Revolution was a revolution that started from people not wanting slavery

What did Deborah Samson do to fight as a soldier in the American Revolution?

• She disguised herself as a man

• She signed up to fight

• She disguised herself as a nurse

• She spied for the patriots

How long did Deborah Samson fight in the war before she was found out?

• Two years

• One month

• Six months

• A little over a year

How was Deborah Samson wounded in battle?

• She was wounded by a knife

• She was wounded by an arrow

• She was wounded by a bullet and a sword

• She was wounded by stones

Nancy Morgan Hart spied on who?

• She spied on the Americans

• She spied on the British

• She spied on the Spaniards

• She spied on the Germans

What brave act did Nancy Morgan Hart do?

• She defended herself against six British soldiers who entered her home

• She helped identify the captain of the British army

• She stood watch to guard one of the main American camps

• She hid many American soldiers before they attacked the British

What was Philis Wheatley known for?

• She was known for spying on the British soldiers

• She was known for being the first African American to fight in the American Revolution

• She was known for being the first African American writer to have a book published

• She was known for helping decode messages sent back and forth amongst the British

How old was Philis when she started writing poetry?

• She was about 10 years old

• She was about 16 years old

• She was about 11 years old

• She was about 13 years old

How old was Sybil Ludington when she delivered an important message to the colonists?

• She was 12 years old

• She was 16 years old

• She was 14 years old

• She was 20 years old

What message did Sybil Ludington deliver to the colonists?

• She delivered a message saying that the British were going to attack and take supplies of guns and food

• She delivered a message saying that the Americans needed to leave the area

• She delivered a message saying that the British had a spy in their midst

• She delivered a message saying that the Americans needed to find more supplies and food