The story of a woman who purchased her own freedom and became the dressmaker of the First Lady.
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The life story of a Confederate woman who lost everything and turned to white supremacy.
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The life story of a woman who survived slavery and built a new life in Reconstruction.
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The life story of a woman who served with the 33rd U.S. Colored Infantry and struggled to find her place in the Reconstruction Era.
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A pro-Confederate artist depicts the hardships and struggles of Confederate women.
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Two examples of antebellum propaganda written to shape the minds of children.
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The story of a free Black woman who built a life in Oregon.
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These sources illustrate the work women did to support war production in their own homes.
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The story of a middle class Confederate farmer’s wife who took over the farm during the war.
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The story of the woman who was First Lady during the American Civil War.
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