Women in the Revolution

 Emily Geiger was sent on a dangerous mission. She had to deliver a note. She got captured by the British. To keep the paper safe she had to eat it.

 Captain Molly was left behind to help her children and others with the help of other mothers. She wanted to fight for her country. She was very nice to everyone. She helped her husband load the cannon.

   Sibyl Ludington likes to help her dad any way possible. She defends her house and is never caught off guard. Is very strong and loves her country.

 Deborah Samson wants to be a soldier but only men can. She dresses up in her dad’s old army suit. Her new name was Robert Shirtliff. In battle she got shot in the leg. She went to the hospital, passed out, and when she woke up, she told the doctor her secret.   

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