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Women Who Served In The Revolutionary War

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The men and women who served in the Revolutionary War often did so to improve their lives, whether it was out of necessity or due to false promises of fame and fortune. Pensions were often promised to encourage enlistment and keep men from quitting, and while the new source of income was incredibly beneficial, the number of problems faced by those who served outweighed the money gained. Men lost their lives, friends, families, and time, and all the government could do was give them a few dollars every now and then. In order to receive the pension, those who served were required to fill out an application that proved their service and would indicate how much money one would get in return. For example, Joseph Harriman’s application stated that

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