During the American Revolution the way women were affected depended on location. Those unlucky enough to be the path of Major Ferguson or General Tarleton had their houses burned and if they had not gotten out of the way of their armies, they were killed. Some women went hungry.
Colonists had to struggle to grow enough food to meet their needs.
They could only pay back crops but they also needed food for their families.
I think the answer is Both leaders challenge the European Union.
Both of them are women leaders of Europe having some similar characteristics and have worked for the government for a long period of time.
I hope this answered your question.
