Civil War Women
When thinking of the Civil War, the heroic actions and bravery of the men who fought for a cause they believed in comes to mind. Although the men were indeed heroic, women had just as much patriotism, loyalty, and courage. Not all of them stayed home and took care of the home and children. Some of them put themselves in danger to aid their side. Both the Union and Confederacy benefited from their help. Women did not only assume their primary role of nursing and contributing on the home front. They also spied, served as soldiers in disguise, and became daughters of the regiment. These women were not content to stand back and watch the men do all the fighting. They were more than willing to sacrifice their comfort and even lives to defend their land and people. Although their acts are less well-documented than men's, that does not make them any less important. Their contributions brought the Union and Confederacy great victories and defeats, and sometimes saved their homes and towns. Their deeds are no laughing matter. They served the country proudly and courageously, and they should be honored for the assistance in the war.