Read the passage below about how Lizzie contributed to the Confederate war effort. Then click through the images to the right to learn more about the roles of women during the Civil War.
Lizzie's Diary: We are going to send letters, papers &c by Aunt Mary this evening (without her knowledge) to Cousin Joe, who will put them in the post-office at the Bowling Green. Mr. Jarvis succeeded in sending a hundred & fifty dollars worth of tea & c and six hundred and fifty dollars in notes to Richmond, for the benefit of our sick & wounded soldiers, particularly for those from Fredericksburg. As soon as we hear what articles of clothing would be most acceptable to the 30th Regiment, the ladies intend making up a box and sending it down to them. |
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By the time the Union Army arrived again in November of 1862, Lizzie's family had already suffered under military occupation. This time, however, General Burnside warned Fredericksburg residents that he would fire cannons directly into the city.
If you were a member of Lizzie's family, what would you do?
If you were a member of Lizzie's family, what would you do?
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