Hist151eg1

Overview

1. In addition to the men at the front, the Civil War very much affected the lives of American women. Thus, please read the following sources and describe what conditions were like for American women during the Civil War. Also, what was life like on the Homefront? Answer this in 200 words.
   Here is a source to help you out: EBSCOHost Source: Crawford, Alan. “Richmond’s Bread Riot.” American History 37, no. 2 (June 2002): 20 - Crawford - Richmond's Bread Riot.pdf
2. Please examine the following article. What were some of the new technologies of the time that made the Civil War much deadlier than previous conflicts? Answer this in 150 words.
   Here is a source to help you out: EBSCOHost Source: Howey, Allan. “The Widow Makers.” Civil War Times Illustrated 58, no. 5 (Oct. 1999): 46 - Howey - The Widow Makers-1.pdf