Women in the American Revolution [electronic resource] / Sudie Doggett Wike.

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"Without the support of American women, victory in the Revolutionary War would not have been possible. They followed the Continental Army, handling a range of jobs that were usually performed by men. The author focuses on the many key roles women filled in the struggle for independence, from farming...

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Main Author: Wike, Sudie Doggett (Author)
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018]
Subjects:
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Women.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Participation, Female.
Online Access:
EBSCO eBooks: 2018 (EBSCO)
eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost) – North America: 2018 (EBSCO)
Format: Electronic eBook
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Summary:
"Without the support of American women, victory in the Revolutionary War would not have been possible. They followed the Continental Army, handling a range of jobs that were usually performed by men. The author focuses on the many key roles women filled in the struggle for independence, from farming to making saltpeter to spying"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-257) and index.
ISBN:9781476630878 (online)