Civil War affects Womens Roles in Society A LITTLE BIT OF
MATERIAL CULTURE
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Women in Georgia They took control of the home, farms, and
business as the men left for war. Women began to dress differently
and use different tools to keep everything going. They were clothes
suitable for the work field or proper clothing to go work in the
industry. The things women were used to was about to change very
quickly.
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Work at Camps Women began working on camps to help soldiers.
They would cook for the men and tend to their wounds. The right
center picture is a portrait of a civil war nurse, and the outfit
she would wear while working.
Slide 5
Needle Women The women were known for making uniforms for the
soldiers.
Slide 6
Women Working in Factories Women went and found jobs in
factories(and arsenals) that made supplies for the soldiers at war.
They made things from canisters for the men to drink water to the
ammunition itself.