Question

What groups supported the patriot war effort? How did each group contribute?

Answer 1

Diverse groups including merchants, farmers, artisans, and women supported the Patriot war effort through financial aid, supplies, and domestic support. They were united by a common cause and an emerging sense of patriotism that encouraged sacrifices for the greater good.

Step-by-step explanation:

The groups that supported the Patriot war effort during the Revolutionary War were quite diverse, including merchants, farmers, artisans like shoemakers and blacksmiths, sailors, and even women. Each group contributed in significant ways. Merchants often provided financial support and supplies, while farmers could supply food. Artisans and sailors contributed through their respective trades, either by manufacturing goods or enabling transport and communication.

Women played a crucial role, with many, like Mary Silliman, going beyond domestic support to become active participants in the struggle. They formed spinning societies, sewed clothing for soldiers, gathered scrap metal for ammunition, and organized fund drives to financially support the war effort, directly influencing the comfort and morale of the soldiers.

All these efforts were unified by a shared belief in the cause of independence and were bolstered by growing patriotism which, according to historian John Murrin, inspired tremendous sacrifice for the greater good.

Answer 2

Continental army (lead by George Washington), Smiths, and women that had to take mens jobs (farming for example) while they were called to war - also making clothes, serving as nurses, raising money for campaigns, as messengers too and some even spies - were all groups that supported the Patriot War Effort by contributing. White men served and fought as well as some free Africans served the army.