In many cases, women “camp followers” accompanied soldiers on the road. Their roles were to nurse the wounded, patch clothing, and provide meals.
It was considered to be much safer for women to accompany their husbands. Staying at home could mean attacks from loyalists, crime, or some other types of incidents.
Standards
- 4.2.CO Compare the roles of marginalized groups during the American Revolution.
- 8.2.CX Contextualize the roles of various groups of South Carolinians as the colonies moved toward becoming an independent nation.
- This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the motivations of colonists during the American Revolution and the progression of conflict and failed compromise that ultimately led to revolution.
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