Chapter 15 Section 4 - The Civil War's Effect On American Life

Summary

The North did not suffer as much destruction as the South, where more of the war was fought. Nevertheless, the war affected soldiers and civilians throughout the country. Women took on new responsibilities, often serving as nurses and sometimes as spies. All soldiers suffered from the lethal conditions of prison camps and field hospitals. Both the North and South had strained economies, political disputes, and people who opposed the war—some of whom were jailed without trials.

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