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1. By Joyce E Johnson
5th Grade - History
3. 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
4. Molly’s 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.
5. But What About Molly… All Children like stories and this story is one of love and care.
6. 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
7. When her husband was hit, Molly manned the artillery in his place There is no record of anyone with the last name of Pitcher.
8. credits Graphics are from
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