Margaret Corbin Holds the Line at Fort Washington

1. What was Margaret Corbin doing at Fort Washington before the battle began?

2. Why did Margaret decide to follow her husband John to war instead of staying home?

3. What happened to John Corbin during the battle that forced Margaret to take action?

4. How many times was Margaret Corbin shot by the Hessian soldiers?

5. What special honor did Margaret Corbin receive from the Continental Congress in 1779?