COBBLESTONE Magazine March 2016 The story of the American Revolutionary War is often summed up by a list of men who led the colonies to their eventual victory over British forces. But at the beginning of the war, about half of the 2.5 million people living in the 13 Colonies were women. Discover some of women who stepped in and stepped up to support the fight for American independence with articles such as:
A Different Story by Gina DeAngelis
Women Under Cover by Catherine Allgor
A Supporting Role by Joan Barton Terrana
Changing Attitudes by Catherine Allgor
A Spectacular Ride by Drollene P. Brown
Spreading the Alarm by Andrew Matthews
Morale Boosters by Nancy Day
Undercover Ears by Christine Graf
Women of Color by Gina DeAngelis
Camp Followers by Gina DeAngelis and Andrew Matthews
Secret Soldier by Louise Purdy Monk and Andrew Matthews
Weighing In With Words by Andrew Matthews
Organizers for the Cause by Gina DeAngelis
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