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There were a few women, particularly in the South, who disguised themselves as men and enlisted in the army.Women took part in the civil war by helping cure the soldiers from their injures
they had roles as nurses, spies, and they fought in the war.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoWomen in the Civil War served as nurses, vivandieres (a women that provides food, provisions, liqueurs to soilders), sutlers (a peddler who sold goods to military units in the field), Union or Confederate soilders, or spies.
Some became nurses. Others, such as Molly Pitcher, chose to help out by bringing water to soldiers during the heat of battle. Many women chose to disguise themselves as men and fight.
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∙ 12y agoWomen supported the Civil War by helping as nurses or by making food for the soldiers.
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What did early Civil War battles show?
Early Civil War battles showed
When was the Civil War battles?
The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865
How many battles are there in the American Civil War?
There were 36 battles fought in the civil warNEW RESPONDENTThere were about 8,000 occasions in which hostilities occurred in the American Civil War.
True or False Most Civil War battles were fought in the south?
True. The majority of the Civil War battles were fought in the South.
What did the nurses have to do during the Battle of Bunker Hill?
No nurses were there. Medical help during battles didn't happen until the civil war. The civil war had the first medical corps.
What did early Civil War battles show?
Early Civil War battles showed
What are the release dates for Civil War Battles - 1987?
Civil War Battles - 1987 was released on: USA: 1987
How many battles did Abraham Lincoln win in the civil war?
The Union lost three battles of the Civil War
Which battles of the civil war were undecided?
There were many battles of the Civil War that were undecided with no true victor. An example of an undecided Civil War battle were the battles that occurred in the New Mexican territories and Indian territories.
When was the Civil War battles?
The Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865
Were there civil war battles fought in Florida?
Yes. Civil War battles were fought in all 11 Confederate states.
Did girls fight in the Civil War?
Women did not fight in the Civil War. But, some did dress up like men to help out in the war.
How many battles are there in the American Civil War?
There were 36 battles fought in the civil warNEW RESPONDENTThere were about 8,000 occasions in which hostilities occurred in the American Civil War.
Any civil war battles in Maryland?
The Battles of Brandwine and Fort McHenry in the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Antietam in the US Civil War.
True or False Most Civil War battles were fought in the south?
True. The majority of the Civil War battles were fought in the South.
Where did most of the Battles of the Civil War take place?
The majority of American Civil War battles were fought in Virginia. In fact, almost all battles were fought in the South. The Civil War was truly a defensive war for the South and an offensive war for the North.
What are some civil war battles that start with P?
Perryville, Kentucky and Philippi, West Virginia were the scenes of Civil War battles. Philip Kearny was a Union General in the Civil War.
