During the American Revolution women banded together into militias, negotiated treaties, acted as spies and even fought beside their husbands. Enslaved women, native women and immigrants had significant influence on the outcome of the war. Their contributions are often overlooked and minimalized. In her book Obstinate Daughters Denise Kiernan brings some fresh insights to the historical narrative by seeking out the stories of these women.
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