American women rioted in Boston in 1777, as well as in other cities during the American Revolution, primarily to obtain food during shortages. During this time, many people faced severe food scarcity and rising prices, leading to protests and riots aimed at securing essential supplies.
Why did American women riot in Boston in 1777 as well as in other cities during the American Revolution?
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to demand an end to the war
to obtain food during shortages
to overthrow British occupying forces
to protest their exclusion from the military
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