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Mrs. Enright 17-2 The Tide of War Turns
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Disagreements over war: Some southerners opposed slavery West Virginia formed in 1863 and joined Union. Copperheads favored peace with South Writ of habeas corpus- prevents government. from holding citizens without formal charges.
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Meanwhile the trouble, slaves… Slowed/stopped their work When Union armies came, stayed put to join army Escaped plantations
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Sides began passing laws of conscription. Made men serve in the army. South: planters with more than 20 slaves did not have to serve CSA&Union: If you were rich, could pay people to replace you in army. Draft very unpopular and caused riot. 4 days long. Over 1000 killed or wounded.
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The government passed 2 laws: Income tax- Tax on earnings Greenbacks- new paper currency used
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With men away, women had to… Plow fields Ran farms plantations Take over office and factory jobs Thousands of women served as volunteer workers/nurses. Gather supplies Cook & clean washing
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Clara Barton- served on front lines as nurse. Susie King Taylor- Afro-American woman who wrote about experiences. “Many lives were lost,-not only men alone but noble women as well.”
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Women disguised as men to enlist in army. Jennie Hodgers- Illinois woman- Union- “Albert Cashier”
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Main role of women in North and South Harriet Tubman- Union spy Belle Boyd- CSA spy Boyd arrested 6 times but kept working
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Text Book AH pg. 543-547 http://americancivilwar.com/civil.html http://americancivilwar.com/civil.html http://mdudziak.com/cwcr.aspx http://mdudziak.com/cwcr.aspx
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