The Department of War was one of the first executive branch departments in the u.s. government.
One of the ways in which the American Revolution affected women is that it led many of them to help the cause by doing things like making clothing for the troops, and offering troops their homes in times of crisis. They would also give them food and supplies if they were able.
The colonist who wanted the king to stay in charge were called Loyalists. After the revolutionary war they were kicked of the thirteen colonies and went to canada.
