During the time of the Civil War, women expanded their roles from being mainly focused on their homes and families to stepping up to help with the war effort for the first time in history. They had new responsibilities and priorities beyond being mothers and wives.
Women contributed to the war effort supporting either the Union or Confederate army. Meanwhile in the North, women formed ladies’ aid societies in order to maintain supplies for the Union troops. For example, women provided food for the Union troops by cooking and planting fruit and vegetable gardens. Women also raised money for troops by organizing county fairs, performances, and fundraising campaigns to accumulate necessities like medical supplies and other provisions. Women
Women contributed to the war effort supporting either the Union or Confederate army. Meanwhile in the North, women formed ladies’ aid societies in order to maintain supplies for the Union troops. For example, women provided food for the Union troops by cooking and planting fruit and vegetable gardens. Women also raised money for troops by organizing county fairs, performances, and fundraising campaigns to accumulate necessities like medical supplies and other provisions. Women