Women in the Civil War

Introduction	Students will be able to compare and contrast different women’s lives during the Civil War.
Information	Students will search on the Civil War Women website to read first hand information about women and girls and the significant events of their lives throughout the war. http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/cwdocs.html
Activity	Read through the diaries, letters, memoirs and other documents of 4 different women and fill in the chart below.
Questions	What was her name? Which side was she on? Where did she live? How did she feel about slavery? (if applicable, defend your answer) What was one significant event in her life?
Extension	Imagine being a woman at this time period, and write a diary entry of your life. Be sure to answer all the above questions.