By Joyce E Johnson

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The Story of Molly Pitcher

• By Joyce E Johnson
• 5th Grade - History

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Who could it have been?

• Who really was the heroine of the war?

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Overview

• Who is Molly Pitcher?
• What is the debate about Molly Pitcher?
• What does this teach us about History?
• Perspective
• Point of View of the Story Teller
• Importance of Primary Sources

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Molly Pitcher

• Mollys last name was probably not her real name
  but used as a nick name because she carried water
  in a pitcher. Molly was more than likely a woman
  who was very brave and cared much for her husband.

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But What About Molly

• All Children like stories and this story is one
  of love and care.

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Who Is Molly Pitcher?

• Molly Pitcher brought water to her husband during
  a battle
• Her husband was in the artillery
• The artillery is always warm and hot
• Artillery men sweat a great deal
• Artillery men are frequently thirsty

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When her husband was hit, Molly manned the
artillery in his place

• There is no record of anyone with the last name
  of Pitcher.

When
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credits

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