5 Founding Mothers of the American Revolution

Let's honor the fierce Founding Mothers of the American Revolution!

Abigail Adams: Advocate for women’s rights, her letters are historical gems. She urged her husband, John Adams, to "remember the ladies" when drafting new laws.
Mercy Otis Warren: Writer whose plays and poems fueled the revolution. She penned one of the earliest histories of the American Revolution and was a voice for liberty.
Deborah Sampson: Disguised as a man, fought in the Continental Army. Her bravery in combat and later advocacy for veterans' rights make her a symbol of women’s empowerment.
Phillis Wheatley: Enslaved poet who became the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry, inspiring both contemporaries and future generations.
Martha Washington: Provided support to troops alongside George Washington. Her presence at military camps was a morale booster, and she helped organize essential supplies for soldiers.
Sybil Ludington: Heroic night ride warning of British attack. At just 16, she rode twice as far as Paul Revere to rally troops, and her courage became a Revolutionary legend.
Elizabeth Freeman: Sued for her freedom, helping end slavery in Massachusetts. Her legal victory was cited in the state court’s decision that effectively abolished slavery in Massachusetts.

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