Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?
(1 point)
Responses
• Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.
• Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
• Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
• Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women.
Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
The statement that correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross is:
• Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
To answer this question, we need to compare the contributions of Mary Ludwig Hays and Betsy Ross during the American Revolution and identify the statement that correctly contrasts their contributions.
1. Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.
This statement does not accurately contrast the contributions of Hays and Ross. It mentions different responsibilities without contrasting them.
2. Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
This statement does not accurately contrast the contributions of Hays and Ross either. It mentions different activities without contrasting them.
3. Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
This statement accurately contrasts the contributions of Hays and Ross. It highlights Hays' role in battle operating a cannon and Ross' role in creating the American flag.
4. Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women.
This statement does not accurately contrast the contributions of Hays and Ross. It mentions different outcomes without contrasting their contributions.
Therefore, the correct statement that contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays' contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross is: Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.