Martha Bratton: Burning Up
War Arsonist
Politically Strong
She was dutifully left in charge of the hidden gunpowder on her property after husband went off to join the war.
Arsonist
Courageously blew up gunpowder and other ammunition not only preventing the British from getting the supplies but killing the majority of the enemy soldiers.
Loyal
Bravely denied to answer British officers questions, even when they held a knife to her throat and were threatening to rape her.
Surprise Attack
She effectively helped her husband execute a surprise attack on sleeping British soldiers and successfully killed the majority of them.
Nurse
Opened up a hospital to nurse the sick and wounded soldiers from both the British and the Patriots.
Sources
- Burning Warehouse
http://cbschicago.files.wordpress.com/2013/0/warehouse_fire_thursday.jpg?w=420&h=271
- Martha Bratton Picture http://www.nwhm.org/media/category/education/biography/biographies/bratton.jpg
- "Martha Bratton (? - 1816) - Education & Resources - National ..." 2010. 1 Mar. 2013 <http://www.nwhm.org/education-resources/biography/biographies/martha-bratton
- Revolutionary war Flag http://www.sonofthesouth.net/revolutionary-war/political/revolutionary-war-flag.jpg
- Surprise Attack http://www.landofthebrave.info/images/battle-of-springfield.jpg