The Levellers came to prominence at the end of the First English Civil War (1642–46) and were most influential before the start of the Second Civil War (1648–49). Leveller views and support were found in the populace of the City of London and in some regiments in the New Model Army.
The Civil War changed the lives of women by finally giving them the chance to have a bigger role in their communities. Women were able to take on mens' jobs and roles, be spies in the war, and even dress up as men and fight in the war.
