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Dorothea Dix was aligned with the Union during the American Civil War. She served as a Superintendent of Army Nurses for the Union Army, advocating for the care of wounded soldiers and the establishment of better medical facilities. Dix was also a prominent reformer for mental health care and worked to improve conditions in asylums, which aligned her with the Union's values of reform and humanitarianism.
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Who worked for better treatment of criminals and the mentally ill?
Dorothea Dix crusaded for humane treatment on the mentally ill. She began her work for the mentally ill in 1841.
The name given to the southern states in the us?
The Confederate States of America, or the Confederacy (1861-65). Dixieland (originally because of the 10-cent coin marked 'DIX' when Louisiana was French). Also the Rebel States. Sometimes 'Swannee', taken generically.
What battles did Dorothea Dix help out with?
ww1 ww2
What was dorothea dix obstacles?
she had to over come dieing.
What Boston teacher campaigned for the mentally ill?
Dorothea Dix
Head of Union Army nurses?
Dorthea Dix. :)
Who was the head of Union army nurses?
Dorthea Dix.
Who improved conditions for the mentally ill?
Dorthea Dix :) I hope i spelled her first name right! LoL ;)
Was dorthea dix married?
no
Did Dorthea Dix get married?
no
When did dorthea dix die?
July 17, 1887
Who was the leading reformer in the asylum movement?
dorthea dix
When did dorthea dix become a nurse in the civil war?
in 1820
What was Dorthea Dix's sexual orientation?
Nothing is known of her sexual orientation.
Who was the woman who helped began the movement for prison reform?
Dorthea Dix
Why is Dorthea Dix so important?
Dorthea Dix was a important because she saw something she wanted to change. She saw that imprisoned peoples and peoples with feeble minds were not receiving a proper education. She started a class for these people.
What was Dorthea Dix impact or the Civil War?
As Director of Nurses for the Union Army, Dorothea Dix provided an equal standard of care to Union and Confederate wounded alike. This made her beloved in the South. In North Carolina, the state mental hospital was founded in Raleigh. It was closed and its functions transferred to the "Dix Unit" at Central Regional Hospital. Dorothea Dix was not related to John Adams Dix, the Civil War general whose name graces Fort Dix, NJ.
