American Revolution
Jadyn Bozarth
Roles of Women
- Not many nurses in the beginning of war.
- Most common roles were cooks, maids, laundresses, water bearers and seamstresses for the army.
- Women were not aloud to join army at the time but there were secret soldiers.
France and its Role
- France fought alongside the United States
- French money, munitions, soldiers and naval forces proved essential to America's victory over the Crown.
- Goal was to weaken Britain.
- Get revenge on Britian for Seven Years War.
Effects of the Revolution
- Treaty of Paris is signed and ends war.
- Colonies get independence from Great Britian.
- Could now form their own government and laws.
Clothing from the Revolution
- The Patriots had little to no uniform.
- Mens clothing was extremely form fitted.
- If men wore a shirt without a waistcoat they were considered "naked"
Intolerable Acts
- Took place after the Boston Tea Party.
- Passed by the British Parliament.
- A series of punitive laws.