Which statement correctly contrasts Mary Ludwig Hays’ contributions during the Revolution to those of Betsy Ross?
A.Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
B.Hays was killed in battle and Ross pushed for equal rights for women
C.Hays made guns and cannons and Ross helped on the home front.
D.Hays took charge of her husband's farm and Ross tended to wounded soldiers.
A. Hays operated a cannon in battle and Ross made the American flag.
Mary Ludwig Hays, often referred to as "Molly Pitcher," is known for her actions during the Battle of Monmouth in the American Revolution, where she reportedly took over her husband's cannon after he collapsed during the fight. Betsy Ross is popularly credited with making one of the first American flags, although the historical evidence for this claim is not definitive.