Camp followers were usually

A) women who worked as cooks, nurses, and launderers while traveling with the American forces.
B) reporters who followed the American forces and issued daily news dispatches to colonial newspapers.
C) British spies who followed and watched the activities of the American forces.
D) people who followed the forces of either side for the purpose of watching their military engagements.

Camp Followers

Historically, civilians who followed armies to provide services such as cooking, nursing, and laundering, often consisting of soldiers' family members.

American Forces

American Forces refers to the combined military branches of the United States, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, engaged in defense and international missions.

Launderers

Individuals or entities involved in the process of laundering money, disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.