Would you risk your own life to have freedom for everyone? The American Revolutionary War in 1775-1783 was a historic moment in American history. It signaled America’s stand for its freedom from the English monarchy and to retain the rights that has slowly developed upon their stay in the country. Many lives have been sacrificed to have peace with Britain. Although many battles happened throughout the country, several groups, such as the men and the women, aided the American Revolutionary War effort by joining forces, giving support to the patriots and risking their lives for their independence from Britain.
After the war started, many of the men enlisted in the militia. The militia was like a part-time job; if they needed you in the war, …show more content…
Most had supportive roles like nurses, cooks, and maids. Some took over the work in the factories making supplies needed for war. Others had more direct roles, the women that were very passionate for the war became secret soldiers, and others were spies such as Sybil Ludington and Deborah Sampson. Sybil Ludington, a young American patriot, was recognized for her heroic ride by General George Washington. Based on (Young and Brave: Girls Changing History), “On the night of April 26, 1777, Colonel Ludington received word that the British were attacking Danbury, Connecticut, which was 25 miles from Ludington’s home in New York State.” Ludington rode all night through the dark woods, covering forty miles. Because of her bravery and help, almost whole regiment was gathered by daybreak to fight the British. She continued to help throughout the Revolutionary War as a messenger. In the other hand, Deborah Sampson was a woman who pretended to be a man and fought in the war. According to the website (http://www.revolutionary-war.net/deborah-samson.html) “When Deborah heard about the Revolutionary War, she wanted to help them in some way. So in October of 1778, she disguised herself as a young man and signed in under the name of Robert Shurtleff. She served under Captain Nathan Thayer of Massachusetts.” Her true identity went undetected until she came down with brain fever. When she was better, General Washington
After the war started, many of the men enlisted in the militia. The militia was like a part-time job; if they needed you in the war, …show more content…
Most had supportive roles like nurses, cooks, and maids. Some took over the work in the factories making supplies needed for war. Others had more direct roles, the women that were very passionate for the war became secret soldiers, and others were spies such as Sybil Ludington and Deborah Sampson. Sybil Ludington, a young American patriot, was recognized for her heroic ride by General George Washington. Based on (Young and Brave: Girls Changing History), “On the night of April 26, 1777, Colonel Ludington received word that the British were attacking Danbury, Connecticut, which was 25 miles from Ludington’s home in New York State.” Ludington rode all night through the dark woods, covering forty miles. Because of her bravery and help, almost whole regiment was gathered by daybreak to fight the British. She continued to help throughout the Revolutionary War as a messenger. In the other hand, Deborah Sampson was a woman who pretended to be a man and fought in the war. According to the website (http://www.revolutionary-war.net/deborah-samson.html) “When Deborah heard about the Revolutionary War, she wanted to help them in some way. So in October of 1778, she disguised herself as a young man and signed in under the name of Robert Shurtleff. She served under Captain Nathan Thayer of Massachusetts.” Her true identity went undetected until she came down with brain fever. When she was better, General Washington