6. Document Project 6: Women in the Revolution

Quiz for Document 6.6: Deborah Champion, Letter to Patience, October 2, 1775

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What reasons might Deborah Champion’s father have had to send his daughter instead of his son to deliver secret messages to George Washington?

She was a better rider.

A woman was less suspicious.

He did not trust his son.

His son was in the army.

2. Why did her hosts offer milk or “hyperion” to her rather than tea?

They were protesting British taxes on tea.

She did not like drinking tea.

Raspberries were in season.

Milk was more refreshing.

3. What does Champion’s activity in delivering the message to Washington say about the role of women during the American Revolution?

Women only supported the war through the domestic sphere.

Women served in a variety of significant roles during the war.

Women dominated politics during the Revolutionary Era.

Women had no political voice in the American Revolution.

4. What was the significance of Aristarchus’ role in Champion’s experience?

He saved her life on the trip to Boston.

He ran away while they were traveling.

He understood the ideals of the war.

He turned her in to the British for his freedom.

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