- Wanted to revolt because they were treated as the same standard as slalves and wanted more rights
- assumed the management of farms and business when men went off to war
- Not only did women have to keep their regular duties as a housekeeper, they also had to become the head of the financial aspects of the home
- women, led by Mercy Otis Warren, wife of James Otis published peices supporting the american cuase and scorning Loyalists
- many were the wives of officers or the daughters of soldiers and participated actively to keep the men healthy and supply them with meals
- when fighting was local women volunteered as seamstresses, cooks, nurses, and spieseventually left home to join army
- Eventaully left home to join Army Emcampments
- Camp Followers: women who helped upkeep the living arrangements for the men, did all the housework, and were sometimes given partial ration for substituting for the men in some duties
- Property rights were more within reach because the women controlled the farms
- Women proved they had talents an abilties besides being a simple housekeeper
- Revolution gave women the oppurtunity to obtain a more public role in society
Monday, October 5, 2009
Women in the Revolution
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I believe that women were crucial to the success of the war. Without them many camps and troops would have starved, ran low on ammunition, or froze to death without proper clothing. Women played a huge role in the war.
I really don't know why the army refused to have women in full combat. I suppose it was mainly caused by the sexism that was prevalent at the time. The main question I have about this is Why weren't they given more rights after showing that they were just as capable as men?
I agree with mb that women were crucial. Not only did they leave their homes and risk their own lives they participated in wart time activities as well. They published articles supporting their fellow patriots, when they weren't able to physically participate in the war themselves. On top of that, they also took care of their homes and families.
However, there was the bright side that through the revolution women became more active in public affairs and had a greater (valued) role in society.
During the Revolution, women took on new jobs and responsibilities in order to help their country. They proved that they were just as valuable as men, as they juggled the roles of running businesses, homes, and families. They were extremely important to the war effort. Considering this, why were they not granted equal rights? Despite all of their hard work, they were not able to achieve the greater equality they had sought out for.
In response to A.S., it was the reigning sentiment of the time. Asking women to fight in wars back then--that'd be like asking kids to fight in wars today. I mean, technically, they're all capable and you can do it. But it's just not the norm and that's not the first thing that comes to mind.
But about the outline, good outline. I seem to get the impression that women had more of a side role with camp followers being the minority. I certainly believe they had tremendous impact in society during the Revolution, because all their husbands were gone. But following the Revolution? They certainly couldn't have had much more expanded roles in the public. I mean, women's suffrage won't be realized for another roughly 150 years at this point.
women were revolutionary, and indeed important. they helped with vital aspects of need during the war. Women should have been given more right and oppurtunitues altough and even though they helped and fought in the war there was still unfair discrimination against them.
I believe that women's actions and work was underestimated and overlooked by the men of the society. The should have been given some acknowledgment for their efforts in the war, even though they were nto allowed to physically fight.
I'm pretty sure that sexism in the Army continues today. Technically, a woman is not allowed to engage in direct combat or be stationed near the front line... But this is obviously not the case in places like Afghanistan/Iraq. Plus there's the entire perception that men are BETTER soldiers in general than women.
I kind of think that women had more of a symbolic representation to the war rather then a huge significance. They were not able to help in actual combat, and although they did make everything at home run smoothly, it mostly showed the uprise to women independence and there capabilities of keeping their own in society.
I feel that women were of paramount importance to the success of the rebels. They provided much needed support and gave they often gave harsh battlefields a homeliness that inspired the troops to victory. This involvement in the war also showed men the importance of women, even though the effects weren't immediately evident.
Believe it or not, women are a necessary part of the survival of a population. So, that being said, their importance is undeniable. Also, men ran the war front, while women ran the home front, both necessary tasks. I think it would be erroneous to say they had little impact. They supported the men in combat by providing moral support and valuable advice. An example is Martha Washington and George Washington.
It is sad how little attention is given to the women of the Revolution. Their contribution to the country's effort was very important. While few may have been out fighting directly on the battlefield, their determination and perseverance helped to maintain the progress of our country, and ensured that America did not ground to a complete halt when diverting so many resources and so much time to the independence effort.
I believe that women in the war was a key factor to winning the revolution. They risked their own lives to help soldiers during battles, were at encampments caring for sick soldiers, and much more. These women clearly made a difference in the outcome of this war.
Women really did quite a lot during the Revolution. It must have been insanely hard to take over the responsibilities of the men at war as well as their regular ones. And then there were the women that went out and either fought in the army (Perhaps disguised as men) or aided the wounded. It really did show their talents, and they played a major role in helping us win the Revolution.
I think that women were of great importance to the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Not only did they help out with the army, they also supported the men who were fighting. They gave men inspiration and a reason to continue fighting, because they knew that they could always come home to their wives and family.
Much like Native Americans, I feel that women historically have gotten a bad wrap. Their actions during the revolution as far as tending to the men and the homesteads is proof of the dedication to liberty that they showed. However they will never be recognized with as much importance as the men of the time because until very recently, history has always depicted women of lesser value. I guess it's a bit sad.
I think during the war women were exposed of other duties then cleaning the house. By taking care of the land, being a part of the war as nurses or cooks really did show they could do other things to help out their community. They also helped boycott goods during the many "acts". They could have easily done what men do. They should have had their rights, but unfortunately will not get them to till the 1920's
I think that during the American Revolution women were extremely under-rated in terms of how much they did to help the cause. They should have gained more rights much earlier in American history.
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