A Timeline Of Women in The Revolution by Melanie Roman

Molly Pitcher

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Molly Pitcher, a dubious figure of the American Revolution, fired at the oncoming British at the Battle of Monmouth after her husband was injured, according to legend. (28 June 1778)

The Daughters of Liberty

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A group of women established the Homespun Movement, which provided clothes and blankets for soldiers fighting against the British Army (0:43-0:48). (1767)

Sybil Ludington

melanieromalv — 2025-10-07 02:15:27 UTC

A fearless 16-year-old, Sybil Ludington, journeyed 40 miles to alert her father's militia that the British Army was burning the town of Danbury, Connecticut (4:27-4:58). (1777)

Abigail Adams

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In a letter to her husband, John Adams, Abigail explicitly states that it would be wise for her husband to "remember the ladies" while he is helping the colonies gain their independence, for women might also rebel against their husbands. (31 March 1776)

Mercy Otis Warren

melanieromalv — 2025-10-07 02:39:39 UTC

During the blockade of Boston Harbor by the British troops, Mercy Otis Warren aided in the fight against the British by hosting the Sons of Liberty, boycotting British goods, and most importantly, writing plays which satirized the British Army. (0:45-1:34) (1774)

Deborah Sampson

melanieromalv — 2025-10-07 02:58:15 UTC

Deborah Samspson was the first woman ever to enlist in the Continental Army under the alias Robert Shirtliff. She fought for 18 months in the Continental Army and was shot in 1782. A year later, she was honorably discharged. (1782-1783)

Margaret Corbin

melanieromalv — 2025-10-07 03:10:17 UTC

During the Battle of Fort Washington, Margaret Corbin aided her husband by loading his cannon and then firing against the British after his death. She then went on to become the first woman to receive a military pension. (16 November 1776)

Catherine Barry

melanieromalv — 2025-10-07 03:45:40 UTC

Catherine Barry was a spy and messenger for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War in Cowpens, South Carolina. She is most notably known for derailing the British plans to advance into the Southern Colonies, ultimately being instrumental to their defeat at Yorktown. (1781)

Nancy Hart

melanieromalv — 2025-10-07 03:56:49 UTC

Nancy Hart was a courageous frontierswoman during the Revolutionary War who fearlessly defended her home and community against British troops. She is most notably known for defeating six British troops who attempted to question her in her Georgia home. Furthermore, Hart was present at the Battle of Kettle Creek, where she undertook covert operations. (1779)

Martha Washington

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In the harsh winter of 1777-1778, Martha Washington traveled to Valley Forge, bringing with her supplies from Mount Vernon, ultimately aiding her Husband's troops. (1777-1778)

Works Cited

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