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Birth
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley was born. -
Marriage #1
Mary marries her first husband, William Hays. He was a carpender and a patriot. This is important to american history because without her marrying William, Mary would've never fought in the Battle of Monmouth. -
Boycott of British Goods
William Hays praticipated in the boycott of british goods. He was a Patriot. He was also Mary's first husband. This is important to american history because it was one of the causes that started the Revolutionary War. -
American Revolution Begins
The American Revolution begins. This is important to Molly Pitcher because she will fight in a battle later in the war. This is important to american history because it started the war for our (the US) independence. -
William Enlisted in Revolutionary War
William Hays, Mary's husband, enlisted to be a gunner in the Revolutionary War. He was in the Continental Army. Mary followed William back to New Jersey during the Philadelphia Campaign. This is important to american history because without William enrolling, Mary wouldn't have helped win a battle during the Revolutionary War. -
George Washington Plans the Battle of Monmouth
George Washington planned the Battle of Monmouth. This is important to Mary because she because a heroine because of her actions in this battle. This is important to american history because it was one of the many battles in the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Monmouth
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley gave water to the soldiers who were thirsty or needed their cannons cooled down, and that's how she got the nickname Molly Pitcher. Her husband got a heatstroke while he was at the cannon, and fell to the ground. "Molly Pitcher" then took his place at the cannon, reloading and firing the cannon. This is important to american history because she helped win a batte during the Revolutionary War, and was a role model to other women for her bravery. -
End of the Ameican Revolution
The American Revolution ends. This is important to Mary because she helped win one of the American battles during the war. This is important to american history because the colonies are finally independent. -
Marriage #2
Mary got married to a war veteran named John McCauley. She married him a few years after William Hays died. Although, John sadly died in 1809. This is important to american history because Mary got another last name added on to her name. -
Mary Gets Recognized
Mary gets recognized for her military service. She gets awarded with $40 each year from the Pennsylvania Legislature. This is important to american history because it shows that the government is starting to respect the things women do. -
Death
Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley died. -
Mary Gets a Marker Put on Her Grave
Mary gets a marker on her grave. This is important to american history because she is now going to be remembered for a long time. Also, it will be proof that she served in the war.
