The Sentiments of an American Women suggests that the role of women is to be the ultimate patriot for the Revolutionary War effort. Women were to make personal sacrifices equal to or greater than that of men, all for the good of America. Women were to be inspiring, encouraging, and serve soldiers in any way they could. The document encouraged women to be thankful for and appreciative of the sacrifices of the soldiers that were fighting for the freedoms of America. In return for the services of the soldiers, the document enlisted women to raise funds, boycott British made goods, and collect donations in support of the war effort and its soldiers.
Women did great things by giving to their country in many different ways during the Revolutionary …show more content…
If it weren’t for the women there would have not been over $300,000 raised for Washington’s Army and a rally of support by the women at home. Who would have educated the young during the war, in turn supporting the rise in women in the education field. There would have been few to care for the many sick and wounded, so it would take longer for the soldiers to get better and the Americans needed all the soldiers that they could get. Who would have prepared food, sewn clothing, washed uniforms, gathered equipment after a battle, or buried the dead. The selfless actions of women allowed their men to take up arms and create a new nation. Women did great things by giving to their country in many different ways and in their own way helped to achieve independence. These are only some of the reasons why women deserve to have just as much recognition for our freedom as men. Women of the Revolutionary War wanted recognition so that maybe someday they would get the rights they so highly …show more content…
Many African American slaves supported their Patriot owners, defending their homes and even taking their place in war as a soldier. James Armistead, a African American slave, volunteered with permission of his owner, to join the Patriot army to fight for the revolutionary cause. Armistead served as a spy under Marquis de Lafayette, the commander of allied French forces. Armistead provided information that allowed Patriot forces to prevail at the Battle of Yorktown. As a result of the victory in Yorktown, the British officially surrendered on Oct. 19, 1781, consequently a critical role in the Revolutionary War. By the end of the war around 5,000 African Americans had served the American cause. It is controversial as to whether the American Revolution had an effects on the institution of slavery. Several thousand slaves won their freedom in the north by serving in the War of Independence, while a surprising number of slaves in the south were returned to slavery.
In conclusion, during the Revolutionary War women and minorities played a major role in the war effort. Contributions and sacrifices were made by women, African Americans, and Native Americans. The work of the above groups greatly contributed to the outcome of Revolutionary War in granting Americans freedom and independence from the British to become the United
Women did great things by giving to their country in many different ways during the Revolutionary …show more content…
If it weren’t for the women there would have not been over $300,000 raised for Washington’s Army and a rally of support by the women at home. Who would have educated the young during the war, in turn supporting the rise in women in the education field. There would have been few to care for the many sick and wounded, so it would take longer for the soldiers to get better and the Americans needed all the soldiers that they could get. Who would have prepared food, sewn clothing, washed uniforms, gathered equipment after a battle, or buried the dead. The selfless actions of women allowed their men to take up arms and create a new nation. Women did great things by giving to their country in many different ways and in their own way helped to achieve independence. These are only some of the reasons why women deserve to have just as much recognition for our freedom as men. Women of the Revolutionary War wanted recognition so that maybe someday they would get the rights they so highly …show more content…
Many African American slaves supported their Patriot owners, defending their homes and even taking their place in war as a soldier. James Armistead, a African American slave, volunteered with permission of his owner, to join the Patriot army to fight for the revolutionary cause. Armistead served as a spy under Marquis de Lafayette, the commander of allied French forces. Armistead provided information that allowed Patriot forces to prevail at the Battle of Yorktown. As a result of the victory in Yorktown, the British officially surrendered on Oct. 19, 1781, consequently a critical role in the Revolutionary War. By the end of the war around 5,000 African Americans had served the American cause. It is controversial as to whether the American Revolution had an effects on the institution of slavery. Several thousand slaves won their freedom in the north by serving in the War of Independence, while a surprising number of slaves in the south were returned to slavery.
In conclusion, during the Revolutionary War women and minorities played a major role in the war effort. Contributions and sacrifices were made by women, African Americans, and Native Americans. The work of the above groups greatly contributed to the outcome of Revolutionary War in granting Americans freedom and independence from the British to become the United