About This Lesson
The Revolutionary War affected everyone in some way. While armies fought on the battlefields, civilians on the homefront sometimes came in conflict with each other over their Loyalist beliefs or desire for independence. Women’s roles and the homefront efforts are sometimes forgotten, but they were part of the struggle for liberty and the founding of the United States of America.
Upon completion of this lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Explain some of the hardships and challenges that women faced during the Revolutionary War.
- Describe how women responded and supported their side during the Revolutionary War.
2. Comprehension/Application/Analysis
- Read through a primary source, study vocabulary words and consider the legacy of women from the American Revolution era.
3. Evaluation
- Evaluate how the American Revolution changed life for women and how their roles in this important era have been remembered.
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This Lesson Plan's assets can also be used on their own as supplemental resources.
