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Women of the Civil War and the End of the Civil War

Women of the Civil War and the End of the Civil War. Elizabeth Blackwell. From the North and was the 1st woman to become a professionally licensed doctor in the U.S. Clara Barton. Cared for the wounded Union soldiers on the battlefield

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Women of the Civil War and the End of the Civil War

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  1. Women of the Civil War and the End of the Civil War

  2. Elizabeth Blackwell • From the North and was the 1st woman to become a professionally licensed doctor in the U.S.

  3. Clara Barton • Cared for the wounded Union soldiers on the battlefield • After the war, founded the American Red Cross, which still helps those in need today

  4. Ending of the Civil War • On April 2, 1865 General Lee withdrew from Richmond, allowing the Union to take over the Confederate capital • Lee tried to flee west with what little troops he had left, but Grant stopped him

  5. Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse • On April 9, 1865 Grant and Lee met at Appomattox Courthouse to sign the papers of surrender • Grant was quoted as saying: “The rebels are our countrymen again.” • On April 26, 1865 General Joseph E Johnston surrendered to Sherman, ending the Civil War.

  6. ASSIGNMENT • Go through the notes we have taken over the past week and a half and begin to fill out your study guide. • I will be checking them towards the end of this period, the more you have done, the better your grade. • This will help prepare you for the review game and more importantly, help you succeed on the test NEXT FRIDAY!

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