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Fact or fiction: Women fought as soldiers in the Revolutionary War. The resource highlights the life of Deborah Sampson Gannett, a woman who disguised herself as a man to fight during the war. Academics decipher a legal document and participate in group discussion to understand her motives as well as the result once her secret was discovered.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils research other women similar to Deborah Sampson Gannett
- Direct learners to write journal entries from Deborah Gannett's viewpoint
Classroom Considerations
- The computer-based activity is designed to be completed as a group, in pairs, or individually
Pros
- Activity can be incorporated into various social studies themes
- The resource highlights women's struggles
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