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Sybil Luddington
Cecilia Wyke
Created on November 10, 2023
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Sybil Luddington
Cecilia Wyke
Sybil luddington's story
Remembering Sybil Luddington
Family
Sybil's Herosim
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Sybil's Family
Sybil's father was Henry Ludington, a colonel in the Colonial Militia.
When Colonel Ludington tried to get his messenger to organize the local militia after an attack on Danbury, Connecticut, the messenger and his horse were tired, so Ludington's 16-year-old daughter volunteered to carry the message
Review Question
QUESTION
Who allowed Sybil Ludington to carry the message that the British were coming?
Benedict Arnold
John Jay
Henry Ludington
Sybil's Herosim
Sybil Ludington is often seen as a "female Paul Revere" However, Sybil rode on horseback almost 3 times as far as Paul Revere, totaling 40 miles. She is known as an American Revolution heroine.
Review Question
QUESTION
How many times as far did Sybil Ludington ride than Paul Revere?
10
Remembering Sybil Ludington
Today, there is a statue of Sybil located in New York to remember her heroism at a young age during the trying time of American Revolution.
Review Questions
QUESTION
Where is the statue of Sybil Ludington located?
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
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Sources
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/sybil-ludington https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sybil-Ludington https://www.revolutionary-war.net/sybil-ludington/