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    Great Women of the Civil War
    Great Women of the Civil War
    Great Women of the Civil War
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    Great Women of the Civil War

    By Molly Kolpin

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    Imagine dodging bullets as you rush to help a wounded soldier on a battlefield. Or hiding secret messages in your skirt and sneaking across enemy lines. Women did these things and more during the American Civil War. Some worked as nurses or spies, while others were abolitionists, authors or preachers. But whatever their job, these women fought for what they believed in. Learn about the efforts of these brave women, and open your eyes to the impact women made in the Civil War.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateDec 21, 2015
    ISBN9781515729976
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      Great Women of the Civil War - Molly Kolpin

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Chapter 1 Women Enter the War

      Chapter 2 Fighting Words

      Chapter 3 Freedom Guide

      Chapter 4 Nurse on the Front Lines

      Chapter 5 Spies in Disguise

      Glossary

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      Critical Thinking Using the Common Core

      Internet Sites

      Index

      CHAPTER 1

      WOMEN ENTER THE WAR

      Starting in 1861 the Civil War raged across the United States for four years. The country was torn in two. Northern states fought against Southern states. Neighbors fought neighbors. Brothers fought brothers.

      Women also entered this war zone. Women on both sides of the battle lines played vital roles. Many took up active roles on the front lines. They provided care to soldiers. They spoke out against inequality. They risked their lives to free black people who were forced into slavery. They took on dangerous roles as spies.

      So what made these women want to help the war effort? What was all the fighting about?

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