Why did American women riot in Boston in 1777 as well as in other cities during the American Revolution?

Question

(1 point)
• to demand an end to the war
• to obtain food during shortages
• to overthrow British occupying forces
• to protest their exclusion from the military

Answer 1

The correct answer is: to obtain food during shortages.

During the American Revolution, many American women participated in protests and riots, primarily driven by economic hardship and food shortages. In cities like Boston, they demanded adequate supplies and addressed issues related to rising prices and scarcity of essential goods.