Women in the Civil War
Pre-Assessment

1. List everything you know about the role of men during the Civil War. 

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2. List three ways that women were part of the Civil War

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3. Name two import women from the Civil War era.  Tell the contribution of each woman.

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4. Is there anything else you know about the role of women during the Civil War?  Tell all that you know.

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Women in the Civil War
Post-Assessment

1. List three ways that women were part of the Civil War

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2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________

2. Name two import women from the Civil War era.  Tell the contribution of each woman.

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3. What is the most interesting or remarkable thing you learned about the role of women during the Civil War era?

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4. Both men and women played an important role during the Civil War era.  How do you think the Civil War might have been different if women had not been involved?  Write one paragraph explaining one way that it would have been different.  Use historical details to support your response.

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5.  The women who contributed to the Civil War era helped people see women in a new way and later went on to start important organizations in America.  How might life after the Civil War have been different if women had not been involved?  Write one paragraph explaining one way that it would have been different.  Use historical details to support your response.

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