Lesson 49 of 84 · The Civil War
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepWomen in the Civil War
Women played an important and often overlooked role during the Civil War.
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Walk into the past. Find out who, what, and why.
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Then & Now
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Women played an important and often overlooked role during the Civil War. Many women took on new responsibilities while the men were away fighting, managing farms and businesses, and caring for families. Some women, like Clara Barton, became nurses, providing critical medical care to wounded soldiers. Others even disguised themselves as men to fight in battles. These contributions helped to change traditional gender roles and showed that women could be brave and capable in times of crisis.
Key Facts
Women managed farms and businesses while men were away.
Clara Barton became a famous nurse during the war.
Some women disguised themselves as men to fight.
Timeline
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
The Great Depression begins
The U.S. enters World War II
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Question 1
1 of 2What role did many women take on during the Civil War?
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