Women from the 1700s
Highlights the roles and contributions of women in the 1700s
Background on Women
Contributions made by women
Women made contributions to a huge event that took place which was known as the American Revolution. They did small jobs like hauling water for the cannons and starting the cannons during the war (which was very brave for women to do), spinning wool as warmth for men when it became very cold at war and they laundried the soldier's clothes when they got dirty. And jobs such as these that they had done for soldiers during the American Revolution had only made women more appreciated by many people. And, when women weren't contributing in the American Reolution, they were home fulfilling their duties as housewives. Housewives would do many chores to take care of their home and family. They prepared meals over open fires, milked cows, fed the chickens, churned butter, made candles and soap, and they made their family's clothing by sewing with their hands only. It is obvious that women contributed in many ways to help care for their family, home, and even their own country.
Woman Sewing
Housewives in the 1700s would do alot of housework. One of those jobs were sewing clothes for their family.
A Spy Woman
Women whom were spies during the American Revolution would do many jobs. This picture shows a women delivering equipment to a fort.
Women At War
Women helped out men during the American Revolution also.