Question

In order to be on the front lines of battle in the Union or Confederate army, a woman a. had to become a doctor. b. had to disguise herself as a man. c. had to be single and between the ages of 18 – 23. d. had to have permission from her husband, and could serve only as a nurse or cook.

Answer 1

Answer:

In order to be on the front lines of battle in the Union or Confederate army, a woman:

d) had to have prmission rom her husband, and could serve only as a nurse or coook.

Explanation:

Around 400 thousand women developed nursery tasks in the Civil war, they were only allowed to join the duty of the army after they were granted permission from their husbands and they took care of the cooking and the nursery. They assisted doctors and they also wrote letters from the men to be sent. The women of the confederacy were paid salaries and got the acknowledgment of the army and the soldiers. Many of them also included their servants to help them accomplish their duties and they left a legacy f memoirs. They were only allowed to do these tasks, unfortunately. Nevertheless, they contributed as men did in the civil war.

Answer 2

The answer is B. Women were not allowed to fight in the civil war but many just disguised themselves to do it anyway.