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Colonial women contributed to the war effort during the Revolution.

• TRUE

• FALSE

American women supported the Revolutionary War by:

• serving as soldiers on the front lines

• providing medical care and supplies

• negotiating peace treaties

• leading military strategies

Who was known for writing letters about the events of the Revolution?

• Mrs. Ghirardi

• Mercy Otis Warren

• Janet Jackson

• Sally Adams

What nickname was given to Mary Ludwig Hays for her actions during the Battle of Monmouth?

• Granny Grenade

• Machine gun Michelle

• Molly Pitcher

• Shotgun Sally

Abigail Adams asked John Adams to "remember the ladies" because:

• she wanted women to have equal rights.

• she was concerned about the war.

• she wanted to remind him of his family.

• she was advocating for education.

What was Benedict Arnold known for during the Revolutionary War?

• His money and power

• Being a traitor

• Fancy uniforms

• His strength

Nathan Hale was attempting to do what in 1776?

• Become a British spy

• Negotiate peace with the British

• Gather intelligence for the Patriots

• Lead a military attack

Fill in the blank: James Armistead smuggled important information to ________, which helped the Continental Army win the Battle of Yorktown.

• the French

• the British

• the Spanish

• the Dutch

Who volunteered to spy for General Lafayette?

• Henry the great

• Sally the spy

• Mike Jones

• James Armistead

What famous words in the Declaration of Independence gave hope to enslaved Africans?

• All men are created equal

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• We hold these truths to be self-evident

• Governments are instituted among Men