Spies had a big part in the civil war they got info from the other side and broght it back to there spymasters so they would know there next action.
there were three women spies belle boyd,elizabeth van lew,and rose o` neal grennhow.
Yes - even the women spies.
Spies especially women spies helpes influence the out come of the civil war in depth they carried very important information to and from the soldiers without women spies the whole outcome of the war could have changed
There were many spies during the American Civil War. Some of the better known male spies were Lafayette Baker, Timothy Webster, and Henry Harrison.
During the US Civil War, espionage was a factor in gaining information about both the North & South. The South had spies in Washington DC and the North had spies in Richmond, Virginia.
Both sides in the US Civil War used spies. Many Union spies lived in Richmond and vice versa regarding Washington DC. Espionage however had little to do with the outcome of the war.
they spied on the union
Some spies were women, who were not readily seen as being involved in the war.
Harriet Tubman
Most spies didn't get paid. They were spying so they could help their side.
The women helped big time!
Because no one suspected women.