It affected the women because even after their loyal service to the Patriots during the Revolutionary war, they didn't gain any legal and political rights. The revolution inspired women to be free and independent. The ideals of the revolution inspired women for equality, freedom and independence that would contribute in the future.It affected the women because even after their loyal service to the Patriots during the Revolutionary war, they didn't gain any legal and political rights. The revolution inspired women to be free and independent. The ideals of the revolution inspired women for equality, freedom and independence that would contribute in the future.