List five roles for women during the Civil War. Put a star next to the role you would have wanted to fill if you were a woman at that time and tell why.

1. Nurses: Many women served as nurses, caring for the wounded and sick soldiers. They worked in hospitals, camps, and even on the battlefield.

2. Spies: Some women served as spies, gathering and passing on crucial information to aid their side. They risked their lives to help their cause.

3. Soldiers: Although it was not common, some women disguised themselves as men and fought as soldiers. They showed great bravery and determination.

4. Homefront Workers: Many women took over the jobs and responsibilities at home that were left by the men who went to war. They ran farms, businesses, and households.

5. *Abolitionists/Suffragettes: Some women used the upheaval of the war to push for social change, including the abolition of slavery and the right for women to vote.

If I were a woman at that time, I would have wanted to be an abolitionist/suffragette. This role would have allowed me to fight for equality and justice, not just for women, but for all people. It would have been a chance to make a significant and lasting impact on society.