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because she fought for our rights.
She was an American woman who impersonated a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. She is one of a small number of women with a documented record of military combat experience in that war. She served 17 months in the army, as "Robert Shurtlieff", of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, was wounded in 1782 and honorably discharged at West Point in 1783.
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∙ 11y agoshe fought in the revolutionary war as a man but was secretly a women until she got hurt and the doctor found out she was secretly a women!
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∙ 12y agoDeborah Sampson helped fight in the Continental war disguised as a man named Robert Shurlieff
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What were important economic changes in American history?
it is important in American history because Russia had shot down the us spy polane
Why is freedmen bureau so important to American history?
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Why is Coronado an important part in American history?
he discovered the Grande Canyon
Who was the most important woman in American history?
Susan B Anthony
Why do American history textbooks promote the belief that most important developments in the world history are traceable to Europe?
Because they are biased towards a Western worldview. Most people writing history books are themselves Westerners (not as in American West, but as in American or Western-European), or scholars of Western history; hence they see what they know/are as being more important.
How did Deborah Sampson contribute to American history?
first women to every take that big of a risk and dress like a women and fight in the war.
How did Deborah Sampson affect the history of US?
because she served in the revoultionary war
What are the ways in which women's history is unique during the colonial and American revolution periods?
Womens history was unique in the revolutionary war because a very interesting woman named Deborah Samson Gannett (a.k.a Robert shurtleff), or Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man and joined the army.
Is Deborah Sampson the most important woman in American history?
No, but she did revolutionize the American military traditions, being the first women to enter the United States army in May 20, 1782 as part of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army at Bellingham under the name of Robert Shurtleff (also listed as Shirtliff or Shirtlieff) at age 21.
What has the author Deborah E McDowell written?
Deborah E. McDowell has written: '\\' -- subject(s): History and criticism, American fiction, African Americans in literature, Women and literature, African American women, Intellectual life, African American women in literature, Women authors, African American authors, History
How was the twin towers so important to American history?
It was one of the most important trading centers in American history
What were important economic changes in American history?
it is important in American history because Russia had shot down the us spy polane
What was Deborah Sampson favorite snack?
Unknown. Today we have a lot of things to snack on, but in the 1700's there wasn't the things we have today. History doesn't give information like that for individuals unless they report it in a letter or it is well known. Her history has only come to light in recent years.
What has the author Deborah E Barker written?
Deborah E. Barker has written: 'Aesthetics and gender in American literature' -- subject- s -: Aesthetics, American, American Aesthetics, American fiction, Art and literature, History and criticism, Sex role in literature, Women and literature, Women artists in literature, Women authors
What is the most important court case in American history?
T.L.O v. New Jersey is the most important court case in American History.
Why are the puritans important to American history?
they are awsome
Why are imports important to American history?
they are awsome
