Women In The Civil War Research Paper

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Women in the Civil War and how they contributed to the war effort

Women played an important role throughout American history. They were known in the Civil War to be doing various acts. Women had enlisted in the army as soldiers, spied and gathered information about the enemy, took care of wounded soldiers, traveled and helped within the military camps and even took over their husbands’ businesses. There were many things that they did to contribute to the war just as much as the men did. Even though it was dangerous they still helped whether it was on the battlefield, in a hospital, or at home, they still tried to help out the best they could.
Some women enlisted in the army to fight on the battlefield. Their reasons varied as some fought for money and
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