Deborah Sampson: A Revolutionary Woman Ahead of Her Time

Deborah Sampson, a woman who served as a soldier, navigated complex gender identity issues and financial struggles. After her military service, she married Benjamin Gannett and had four children. Despite financial hardships, she advocated for her military wages and became a minor celebrity through her biography and lectures. Her legacy is honored with memorials and her story continues to inspire.

What was Deborah Sampson's male identity when she returned to Massachusetts?

• Ephraim Sampson

• John Hancock

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Gannett

How many children did Deborah and Benjamin have, including their adopted child?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the main reason Deborah Sampson petitioned the Massachusetts State legislature?

• To secure a job for her husband

• To receive her unpaid military wages

• To gain recognition as a soldier

• To adopt more children

What was the title of Deborah Sampson's first biography?

• The Female Soldier

• The Revolutionary Woman

• The Female Review

• The Soldier's Tale

Who helped Deborah Sampson by writing to government officials on her behalf?

• John Hancock

• Herman Mann

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Gannett

What illness did Deborah Sampson succumb to in 1827?

• Yellow fever

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

How was Deborah Sampson memorialized in Sharon?

• A statue in front of the library

• A street named after her

• A museum dedicated to her life

• A scholarship in her name