key events

Question 1

What happened under Lincoln’s presidency and when was he president? When?

Answer 1

-1861-1865
-American Civil War 1861-1865

Question 2

What was the American Civil War with women?

Answer 2

-many women supported the abolition campaign to end slavery
-this led women to have a greater involvement in protest campaigns
-they were instrumental in supporting the war effort and took on more masculine roles eg manual labour, main earner, factory work
-the war helped to change attitudes towards women

Question 3

What was the impact of the American Civil War on women?

Answer 3

-this led to women gaining more economic opportunities outside of the domestic, resulting in more positive attitudes forming towards women’s abilities
-experienced how to run a successful campaign which empowered women (mainly m/c)