How will these resources help you?

The American Revolution is one of the most famous events of Western history. It inspired the French Revolution, which happened only a decade or so later, and, more importantly, it changed the power structure in Europe and in the American colonies. Unfortunately, women’s roles and agency in the revolution are often not even mentioned. When they are discussed, their influence is overshadowed by that of their male counterparts. However, in the face of adversity, women showed great courage and defiance, in equal measure to men, in fighting for their country’s freedom. These resources will help teachers devise inclusive discussions and help students to engage with questions such as: ‘How did women influence the American Revolution?’, ‘What role did women play?’ and ‘Why are women often forgotten when studying the American Revolution?’