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Hidden Histories of the American Revolution: A Research Guide

A virtual book display featuring our current holdings for exploring the founding of our nation

Women in the American Revolutionary War

This page features resources for studying the roles and experiences of women during the American Revolutionary War. These materials support research into how women contributed to the war effort—both directly and indirectly—and how their lives were shaped by the social, political, and economic conditions of the time.

U of L Resources

 

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Noteworthy Documents

Women and spinning bees support boycott of British cloth. (1768)
Fifty-one women in Edenton, North Carolina sign a declaration to boycott British goods. (1774)
Ladies' Association of Philadelphia begins fund-raising for Continental Army. (1780)

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