Clara Barton
What organization provided emergency assistance?
The American Red Cross
What did Dorothea Dix do to help in the Civil War?
The first advocate on behalf of the mentally ill (Psychiatrist)
What did she do?
Was recruited as a spy for the Union army
When did the Civil War start? Why and how did women contribute?
1861, because of the issue of Slavery. Women helped become nurses, spies, farmers, and businesspeople.
What did they do when men went to war?
They managed households, farms, and businesses
Where did she distribute the needed supplies?
The Union Army during the Civil War
Why is Mary Chesnut's diary essential?
It shows that women played a significant role in helping their communities survive during the war.
What made her work harder?
Many soldiers died, and more women were war widows, which made her work harder.
How did she try to abbolish Slavery?
The organized women's suffrage
Why is the legacy of women in the Civil War important?
Women's legacy is important because it shows what they have overcome and how hard they worked for their rights and freedom. Answers may differ.
What did Abraham Lincoln ask her to do?
Locate missing soldiers and create the graves for them