What was Molly Pitcher contribution to American history?

* Molly pitcher became a camp follower and took care of the sick soldiers in the continental army. * Furthermore, Molly Pitcher carried water onto the battlefield to soldiers who were thirsty. they didnt know her name so they called her molly, instead of mary. they would yell, Molly! Pitcher! because they need the pitcher of water. That is how she got the name molly pitcher