![]() Mann Photograph Collection, Visual Studies Collection, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Whether or not "Molly Pitcher" herself existed, the legend reflects the bravery of the many women who participated in America's Revolutionary War.Ĭitation: Portrait, Molly Pitcher, engraving by J.C. The name “Molly" was a nickname for Mary, a common name during the time, and “Pitcher” described the task of fetching water. It is unknown if the story of Molly Pitcher refers to one woman or whether Molly Pitcher is a composite figure of various women who served in a variety of roles during the war. In 1779 the Continental Congress awarded her a lifetime pension and a suit of clothes for her actions on the battlefield. He was killed during the battle of Fort Washington in November 1776, whereupon she took up his gun and was wounded under fire. Another woman is Margaret Corbin, who accompanied her husband to war. In 1822, Mary received an annual pension of $40 for “services rendered,” although the services were not specified and the amount was a standard widow's pension. After his death Mary applied for a pension from the state of Pennsylvania as the widow of a soldier. One is Mary Hays McCauly, whose husband enlisted in the Continental Army in 1776 and died in 1786, not in battle during the war. Over time, several women have become associated with the story, which was not recounted during the war. A number of 19th century artists illustrated the dramatic story in paintings and engravings, including this one by English engraver James Charles Armytage that was published in Battles of America by Sea and Land (1861), by Robert Tomes. Undaunted, she reportedly continued firing the cannon for the rest of the battle. In one story, a cannon ball from the opposing side landed between her legs, missing her body by mere inches. When her husband was killed in the battle she immediately took his place firing the artillery piece or cannon. Some women carried water to troops on the battlefield, both to drink and to cool the cannons.Īccording to legends popularized during the 19th century, a woman known as Molly Pitcher was bringing water to the troops during the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778. Known as "camp followers," they marched with the supply wagons, set up camps nearby, and cooked, did laundry, mended clothing, and assisted with medical treatment when necessary. Thousands of women traveled with their husbands when they served in the Continental Army. Women served in many capacities during the American Revolution. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. For additional assignment options you'll need a premium account. ![]() Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. ![]() Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. (Looking for printables to learn about these people first? Check out these PowerPoint Posters and Doodle Notes for the People of the American Revolution.) PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PREVIEW FILE TO SEE THIS RESOURCE IN MORE DETAIL AND FIND A CLICKABLE LINK TO TRY OUT AN INTERACTIVE SAMPLE OF THESE CARDS. A pdf with a link to access 32 Digital Task Cards for the People of the Revolutionary War on the BOOM Learning℠ website.Here’s the best part - they are self-grading! Mollys feats vary, depending on which account of the day you hear. As we learned from a recent visit, the days weather put a woman with a pitcher in a good position to become a legend. They can even be used on your Smart Board. Fought in the area outside Freehold on June 28, 1778, the conflict was one of the largest of the entire war and certainly the biggest in New Jersey. These digital task cards work on a laptop, desktop, Chromebook, tablet, or any other mobile device that can access the I nternet. These 32 interactive digital task cards on the BOOM Learning website review key people of the American Revolution.ģ2 multiple-choice cards ask questions about the following (shuffled randomly): John Adams, Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, James Armistead, Benedict Arnold, Crispus Attucks, Benjamin Franklin, Nathanael Greene, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, John Paul Jones, James Madison, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, George Washington, Abigail Adams, Betsy Ross, Deborah Sampson, Martha Washington, Mercy Otis Warren, Molly Pitcher, Phillis Wheatley, Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Marquis de Lafayette, Comte de Rochambeau, Baron von Steuben, Joseph Brant, Charles Cornwallis and King George III.
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