Which nursery rhymes reflect life during the Civil War?

Answer 1

During the Civil War, popular nursery rhymes like "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and "Yankee Doodle" continued to be sung by children. While these rhymes may not directly reflect the war itself, they likely provided a sense of normalcy and comfort during turbulent times. Additionally, songs like "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" captured the longing and anticipation felt by families awaiting the return of soldiers.

Answer 2

Dixie and Johnny Comes marching home again- are Confederate War songs but are not in any sense of the word, nursery rhymes. maybe you are thinking of the nautical- Ok here it goes: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, guard the ferry I ride on, 4 Corners to the Bridge , Four Roses in the Fridge- and the punch line- One to watch, one to steer, and two to fetch a can of Beer. sorry, mountain dew does not rhyme! I knew a guy who was always chanting this in Sunday school one day Brother Joe found a real Can of Beer under his desk- Oh Boy! Better get Mr. Rockefeller ( Alex: old man did own a Fuel Oil business) up here, his kid"s an alcoholic. Alex ( wont reveal his real last name also fractured the Sunday school class with his idea of a Marriage made in Heaven: John The Baptist and Jayne Mansfield- Two heads are better than one- with the Hilton sisters ( Siamese Twins) as maids of honor! sorry no Civil war nusery rhymes. though ( manuevering watch) is maritime/