Sybil Ludington
Sybil makes the British Brittle.
Sybil Ludington was the most Brave, Powerful, Patriotic, and Important Woman in the Revolutionary War!
Brave
- Sybil Ludington is an excellent example of bravery.
- She rode 40 miles to warn the towns.
- Did this when she was 16 years old.
Patriotic
- She was a Patriot.
- Her father was in the militia
- Because of her Patriotism she was awarded by George Washington.
Powerful
- Was able to force back the British.
- Rode twice as far as Paul Revere (called the female Paul Revere).
- Helped bring freedom to the Colonies.
Born: April 16, 1761
Died: February 26, 1839
VOTE FOR SYBIL LUDINGTON!
Work cited
http://allthingsliberty.com/2013/10/10-amazing-women-revolutionary-war/
http://www.archives.gov/research/military/american-revolution/pictures/
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Discovery-Museum-sculpture-up-for-auction-5028977.php
https://www.nwhm.org/education-resources/biography/biographies/sibyl-ludington/
http://www.putnamcountyny.com/countyhistorian/putnams-past/
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/women_american_revolution/ludington.html
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nyeccdar/sybil_ludington.htm
http://www.wallsave.com/wallpaper/2560x1600/american-flag-usa-national-photography-best-400520.html