Good question.
In the North, there was no great shortage of materials, because the factories were running at fult tilt.
In the South, there was a big gulf between the rich wives who could afford the luxuries that the blockade-runners brought in from Europe, and the rest, who had to mend and make do. (Like Scarlett o'Hara.)
The women did not have to dress up like men to sneak into the fighting forces in World War 2 like they did it the Civil War. They joined up (300,000) to serve in the women's forces. The women who had to work in the factories wore one piece jumpsuits if needed or jeans or slacks with tops. They did not have to dress up as men. They wore what was practical for them. It was taboo for women to wear men's clothing in those days.
An estimated 400 women served during the Civil War, disguising themselves as men
Women did not fight in the Civil War. But, some did dress up like men to help out in the war.
The exact number of women who fought in the Civil War is not listed as they disguised themselves as men in order to fight. It is believed that as many as 250 women may have fought in this war.
More than 400 women disguised themselves as men and fought in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.
They trained their slaves just for the men could look clever.
An estimated 400 women served during the Civil War, disguising themselves as men
Women did not fight in the Civil War. But, some did dress up like men to help out in the war.
women soldiers in the civil war were disguised as men because they were not aloud to fight in the war but now they do not have to be disguised as men they are free to fight in the war
yes many women dressed up as men inthe revolutionary war
i think women wanted to join the civil war because since men started to die women started to join:)
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whites men have family if they die theri family was depend on them. during the civil war women were not equal as men
Yes they dressed up like men in the war.
they wanted to go to war
Not known, but around 400 women, disguised as men, did serve.
During the Civil War, many women did traditionally male jobs like farming because most men were fighting.
During historical wars, some women disguised themselves as men to join the military and fight alongside male soldiers. This was often done to fulfill a sense of duty, seek adventure, or earn a living. Additionally, men had more opportunities and privileges than women, so some women dressed as men to access these benefits.