Question

For this project, select one of the options below as your topic:

1. Women played important roles during the Civil War. They were active both on the battlefield and on the home front.
They served as nurses. Some disguised themselves as men and fought as soldiers. They managed farms and
businesses and worked in various ways to support their side's causes-whether they were Union women or
Confederate. Research a White middle- or upper-class woman from the Civil War period. What was she doing during
the war? What did her life look like? How was it different from what she had been doing before the war? How did the
abolition of slavery affect her life? Then prepare a timeline presentation on your findings.
2. After the war was over, the difficult process of Reconstruction began. Rebuilding a devastated and divided nation
was not easy. The federal government sought to strike a balance between White Southerners' demands and the
Integration of 4 million newly emancipated Black citizens into U.S. society and economy. Black women contributed
many ways to Reconstruction efforts. They supported politicians and groups that represented their interests. They
organized their own groups to advocate for their needs. Black women took active roles in community building. After
the war, they worked to support their familles and communities. They also actively participated in campaigns to
reunite families who had been separated by enslavers. Research a Black woman from the Civil War period. What
was she doing during the war? What did her life look like? How was it different from what she had been doing befc
the war? How did the abolition of slavery affect her life? Then prepare a timeline presentation on your findings.
For this project you should:
1. Use reliable sources such as encyclopedias and blographies to learn about the life of the woman you have chose
2. Based on your research, outline the trajectory of her life before, during, and after the war.
3. Create a timeline of key events based on your findings. Your timeline can take any form you would like, as long a
reflects your research. For example, you it can be a PowerPoint presentation or poster board. You may include
pictures, links/videos, and selections of text (as from diaries or newspaper clippings). Be sure to cite your source-

Answer 1

For this project, students will research and present on the role of women during the Civil War, focusing either on White middle- or upper-class women or Black women. They will explore the chosen woman's life before, during, and after the war, create a timeline, and present their findings using reliable sources and any desired format.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this project, you will be researching and presenting on the role of women during the Civil War. Option 1 focuses on White middle- or upper-class women during the war, while Option 2 centers on Black women during the same period. Using reliable sources like encyclopedias and biographies, you will explore the life of a chosen woman before, during, and after the war. This will involve outlining her trajectory, creating a timeline of key events, and presenting your findings in any format you prefer, such as a PowerPoint presentation or a poster board.

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