Question

read the sentences below, filling in the blanks with items from this list. each item will be used once.
salem poor
black loyalists
camp followers
molly pitcher
oneida nation
crispus attucks
deborah sampson
the nickname given to women who manned water buckets and took over cannon duties during the battle of monmouth is
the woman who disguised herself as a man to serve in the continental army was
the first person killed in the boston massacre was
african americans who supported the british during the revolutionary war were known as
the native american tribe that largely supported the american side during the revolutionary war was the
women and children who followed the armies to provide essential services were known as
the african american soldier who fought at the battle of bunker hill and was commended for his actions was

Explanation:

• Molly Pitcher: She is known for her actions at the Battle of Monmouth where she helped with water buckets and cannon duties.
• Deborah Sampson: Disguised herself as a man (Robert Shurtliff) to serve in the Continental Army.
• Crispus Attucks: The first person killed in the Boston Massacre.
• Black Loyalists: African Americans who supported the British during the Revolutionary War.
• Oneida Nation: A Native American tribe that largely supported the American side in the Revolutionary War.
• Camp Followers: Women and children who followed the armies to provide essential services like cooking, laundry, etc.
• Salem Poor: An African American soldier who fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and was commended for his actions.

Answer:

1. Molly Pitcher
2. Deborah Sampson
3. Crispus Attucks
4. Black Loyalists
5. Oneida Nation
6. Camp Followers
7. Salem Poor