The phrase meaning before the Civil War is ante bellum.
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Well, friend, it's important to remember that the language used in the past may not reflect our values today. Back before the Civil War, women were often described as "angelic" or "domestic," highlighting their perceived roles as caregivers and homemakers. It's wonderful to see how far we've come in recognizing and celebrating the diverse strengths and abilities of all individuals.
He died March 4, 1858 three years before the Civil War started
No, voting rights for women came in 1920, about 60 years after the Civil War (1861-1865).
The assumption that the nation was "at peace" prior to the civil war presumes the absence of combat. Such was not the case. If you recall the Mexican war had preceded the civil war by just a relatively few years, and roughly 40 odd years prior to that, the nation ( such as it was) fought the War of 1812.