Question

Contributions of Supporters

For this assignment, you will describe how each group contributed and explain how each of these contributions impacted the war effort. Please be sure that all work is written in complete sentences using your own words. Then, respond to the reflection question below the chart.

Supporters Name a contribution this group made to the war effort.
How did this group’s contributions impact the outcome of the war?

African Americans






Native Americans






Women







Reflection

Refer to George Washington’s report to the Continental Congress on page three of the lesson. Summarize General Washington’s message in your own words in at least five sentences.

Answer 1

African Americans supported the war effort by fighting on the front lines, working as nurses, and spying on the British
Native Americans contributed by providing supplies and knowledge of the land to the Continental Army, as well as fighting alongside them
Women contributed to the war effort by providing food, shelter, and supplies, as well as serving in the armies and as nurses
All of these contributions had a significant impact on the outcome of the war, as they provided the Continental Army with a greater chance of winning and helped to gain independence from the British.