Unit 5 Lesson 2: The Effect of the civil war Flashcards
How did work life change for women during the war
Women were left with farms and factories to run, so they had to take on jobs that were previously only done by men
women also played important roles in aiding the war effort; elaborate
They organized ladies’ aid societies that gathered supplies and raised money for the troops. Northern women worked for the United States Sanitary Commission, which raised money for medical supplies and nursed the wounded. Southern women brought wounded soldiers into their homes and cared for them.
Women also played key roles on the battlefront. Elborate
Many worked for the army as cooks and laundresses. Thousands volunteered as nurses. They worked in field hospitals and tended to wounded soldiers. They cleaned wounds, fed soldiers, dispensed medication, and assisted surgeons during operations. Some even worked as doctors on the battlefield.
Who is Elizabeth Blackwell
the first woman in America to receive a medical degree, trained nurses for Union hospitals.
Who was Mary Walker
Mary Walker, a Union surgeon, was captured by Confederates and eventually awarded the Medal of Honor.
What role did some omwen play on the batttlefeild
Women on both sides played a key role as spies and even disguised themselves as men to serve as soldiers.
How did the Civil War challenge traditional gender roles?
Women had to go beyond their role as housewife or mother and instead take up jobs that were traditionally held by men.
List three ways women contributed to the war effort:
Women took over farms and factories, served as nurses and spies, and disguised themselves to fight on the battlefield.
After the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, African Americans rushed to join the army; abot how many joined
More than 180,000, or 10 percent of the Union army, wore the blue Union uniform during the war. Despite wearing the same color uniform, they were not treated the same as white soldiers.
What was it like as an African American soilder in the begning
African American soldiers were organized into segregated, all-black regiments. Their officers, on the other hand, were white, since African Americans were not allowed to be officers. They often got the worst jobs, such as digging trenches, and were paid less than white soldiers.
Why were officers hesitant to send Africna American soilders to war
Officers were hesitant to send them into battle due to concerns over what would happen if they were captured by the Confederate Army. These concerns were not unfounded, since Confederate officers were more likely to execute captured African American soldiers rather than take them as prisoners.
How many battles did Africna American figth
Despite these obstacles, African Americans fought courageously and were involved in over 400 battles throughout the war.
What was the famous 54th Massachusetts Regiement
54th Massachusetts Regiment. The soldiers, two of which were the sons of famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, insisted on fighting without pay rather than accepting lower pay than white soldiers. They led a heroic attack on Fort Wagner in South Carolina, where they suffered higher casualties than the white regiments.
How did the 54th Massachusetts Regiment change the way while soilders saw African American ones
their bravery helped change white soldiers’ negative perceptions of African American soldiers.
One issue facing both African American and white troops was poor hygiene and disease. Elaborate
Filthy camps and soldiers resulted in widespread sickness. Since people did not understand that germs caused disease, they did things that would be considered unsanitary today. Soldiers practiced poor personal hygiene. Doctors failed to wash their hands or instruments. Drinking water was often contaminated.
Where did soilder die more; from battle wounds are from disease
In light of this, most soldiers had chronic diarrhea or other intestinal disorders, which often led to death. In fact, more than twice as many men died of disease as died of battle wounds.
How did the actions of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment at the attack on Fort Wagner impact attitudes towards African American soldiers?
The bravery and courage of African American soldiers showed white soldiers that African American soldiers are capable, and that began to break down stereotypes.
Why were African American soldiers often assigned to cook or build fortifications?
White soldiers often did not trust them and did not want to serve on the battlefield with them. Officers were also worried about what would happen if they were captured in combat.
