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A couple names of some important women that were involved in the Civil War were Clara Barton, Rose O' Neal Greenhow, Mary Todd Lincoln, Varnia Jefferson Davis, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, and Elizabeth Neblett.

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Famous women spies during the Civil War were Elizabeth L. Van Lew, Emma Edmonds, Pauline Cushman, Harriet Tubman, and Mary Galloway to just name a few. You can find more information by looking on web.

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Nancy Drew, Sophia Scott, and Emily Robinson

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One woman who helped during the Civil War was Clara Barton. She was the founder of the Red Cross.

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