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Reading 3.6
The Influence of Revolutionary Ideals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Daughters of Liberty | Society formed by and for women to protest against British taxes and organized boycotts before the war and during the war provided supplies and supported the Continental Army. |
| Mary McCauley | Also known as Molly Pitcher, she assisted Continental Army troops, but took her husband's place in an artillery unit during the Battle of Monmouth. |
| Deborah Sampson | Disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army for over a year. |
| Republican Motherhood | Idea that women needed to be educated in order to raise the next generation of citizens for the new republic, which elevated women to a newly prestigious role in society. |
| Abigail Adams | Early advocate for women’s rights who continually campaigned to her husband, John Adams, to expand the rights and involvement of women in American society and politics. |