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Roughly how many documented cases are there of disguised women soldiers?

250

What book did DeAnne Blanton and Lauren M. Cook co-author?

They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers in the Civil War

For what reasons did women disguise their sex and enlist in the Civil War?

Some were swept up in the romance of war, running away from a bad home life, or seeking greater freedom in an era of restricted rights for women.



They mostly fought for "love, money, and patriotism."

What grievances did Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other women's rights advocates outline in the 1848 Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions at the Seneca Falls Convention?

The lack of suffrage, and limited property rights and educational and job opportunities.

What is significant about the majority of women soldiers in the Civil War coming from working-class backgrounds?

A Union soldier's pay was significantly more than a maid's, or other low-wage jobs that women held, salary.

What freedoms were granted to women who disguised themselves as men and served in the Union army?

They achieved the ability to travel, play cards, and speak their minds. Some even took advantage of the right to vote.

How did women who served in the Civil War get away with it?

Americans did not use ID cards at the time, so women only had to look like a man to get in.



The doctors who inspected potential troops were not thorough, and only checked height, teeth, and trigger fingers.



Women wore high collars, allowed themselves to become dirty, and shared physical characteristics to young men.

How did some women have their sex identified?

Most were found out when having battle wounds or disease treated. Innocent, feminine gestures also arouse suspicion.



When women were identified, they were kicked out.

How long did women serve, on average? How many died from disease? How many suffered injuries? What was their rate of promotion compared to men?

On average, 16 months.


11% died in battle or from disease.


15% suffered injuries.


14% of enlisted women were promoted to the 10% of men who were promoted.

When were women formally and legally allowed to serve in combat roles in the U.S. military?

2013