Defying British Rule
Contributed By
The National Women's History Museum
Defying British Rule
Women played crucial roles in the American Revolution, as well as other major historical events. However, women are often not included in the narratives of America’s past. This lesson is designed to enrich students’ understanding of the American Revolution, build on prior knowledge, allow for practice using historical thinking skills, promote creativity, improve writing skills, and incorporate technology. Students will investigate women’s roles in the American Revolution while practicing historical thinking skills and will lead students to understand the lengths women would go to fighting for what they believed in.