Question

while men fought for the patriot forces, women also contributed to the war effort. read the two quotations from women about their activities during the revolutionary war. then answer the question below.
sarah cobb paine, letter to her husband during the revolutionary war
we have sowed our oats as you desired. had i been master i should have planted it to corn.
sarah matthews read, 1837 statement about her activities during the revolutionary war
i took my stand just back of the american tents, say about a mile from the town, and busied myself washing, mending, and cooking for the soldiers, in which i was assisted by the other females.
what jobs do the women describe? select all that apply.
managing weapons for soldiers in the continental army
helping cook and clean for continental army soldiers
fighting alongside men in the continental army
planting crops while men were away fighting

Explanation:

• For "managing weapons...": The quotes don't mention weapon management, so this is incorrect.
• For "helping cook and clean...": Sarah Matthews Read's quote says she washed, mended, and cooked for soldiers, so this is correct.
• For "fighting alongside...": The quotes focus on support roles, not fighting, so this is incorrect.
• For "planting crops...": Sarah Cobb Paine's quote mentions sowing oats (planting) while men were at war, so this is correct.

Answer:

B. helping cook and clean for Continental Army soldiers, D. planting crops while men were away fighting