Women in the American Revolution

Women had many roles in the American Revolution. Some were "Camp followers" equivalent to Military service Units (food, nursing, repairing clothing, etc). Many helped organize boycotts of British goods.

Others took a more active role:

• Ann Hennis Trotter Bailey
• Margaret Corbin
• Nancy Hart
• Sybil Ludington
• Molly Pitcher
• Deborah Sampson