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Changes during the War

Changes during the War.

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Changes during the War

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  1. Changes during the War

  2. “I’m glad Jim has not joined any regiment and I hope he never will. I would not have him go for all my pay; it would be very improbably that we could both go through this war and come out unharmed. Let him come here and see the thousand with their arms and legs off, or if that won’t do, let him go as I did the other day through the Frederick hospitals and see how little account a man’s life and limbs are held in by others.”

  3. Civilian Soldiers • Most soldiers had little or no military experience • Most Southerners had no uniform • Northerners were provided with poor quality uniforms

  4. All Ages

  5. Hygiene • Filthy military camps • Lack of bathing • Rotting cow carcasses • Latrines • Unhygienic medical procedures • Reuse of tools • Amputations with a saw • Didn’t wash hands • Spread of disease

  6. Camp Life

  7. Camp Life

  8. Field Hospital

  9. Hospital

  10. Fact Q: What was the most common cause of death during the American Civil War? A: Disease

  11. African Americans • After the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, African Americans were allowed to fight for the Union. • “I never saw such fighting as was done by the Negro regiment… The question that negroes will fight is settled; besides they make better soldiers in every respect than any troops I have ever had under my command”

  12. African Americans

  13. Enemies from Within • Copperheads: Northerners who opposed Lincoln and the Union • In response, Lincoln suspended (got rid of) the writ of habeas corpus • Allowed the government to arrest citizens without any formal charges • Many slaves slowed production in the South to aid the North

  14. Conscription • Conscription (the draft): Required men to serve in the military • Volunteers received $90 • Those drafted were paid nothing Uncle Sam: Go on boys! I’ll take care of the wives and babies!

  15. North African Americans began serving in military Women took over some jobs Hunger, poverty, and disease spread Greenbacks: The North prevented economic collapse by creating paper money South Inflation: An increase in the cost of goods and a decrease in the value of money. Income tax: The government taxes the money you earn Economic Changes

  16. Women • Filled some “man” jobs • Volunteered as nurses and workers serving on the front lines • Some women disguised themselves as men to fight in the war Jennie Hodgers a.k.a Albert D.J. Cashier

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