Women's Role in the American Revolution

How did the American Revolution affect many women in the colonies?

• It led them to demand equal rights.

• It led them to flee to the frontier for safety.

• It led them to run for public office.

• It led them to take on new roles and responsibilities.

How did Mercy Otis Warren contribute to the Patriots’ cause?

• by making uniforms for the Continental Army

• by tracking the movements of the British army

• by writing plays that made fun of British leaders

• by selling goods that were made in the American colonies

Why did Molly Pitcher carry water onto the battlefield?

• to cool down cannons

• to clean out wounds

• to satisfy thirsts

• to cook meals

Why did most colonial women become camp followers?

• for safety

• to survive

• to spy

• for adventure

Which problems did Abigail Adams have to deal with on the Adams’ family farm? Choose the three correct answers.

• an increase in rainfall

• an increase in the theft of crops

• a lack of material to make clothing

• a lack of workers

• a lack of seed

Identify how various women helped the Patriots and the British. Write the correct letter in the space provided. She sent information that she heard in England to the Patriots.

• Elizabeth Burgin

• Patience Lovell Wright

• Martha Bratton

• Ann Bates

Identify how various women helped the Patriots and the British. Write the correct letter in the space provided. She helped more than 200 men escape from British prison ships.

• Elizabeth Burgin

• Patience Lovell Wright

• Martha Bratton

• Ann Bates

Identify how various women helped the Patriots and the British. Write the correct letter in the space provided. She gave information she gathered at Patriot camps to Loyalist leaders.

• Elizabeth Burgin

• Patience Lovell Wright

• Martha Bratton

• Ann Bates

Identify how various women helped the Patriots and the British. Write the correct letter in the space provided. She set a warehouse on fire to keep Loyalists from getting the gunpowder it held.

• Elizabeth Burgin

• Patience Lovell Wright

• Martha Bratton

• Ann Bates