May 3, 2016

Target: I can explain how the war impacted both the North and the South Bellringer: Complete the Political Cartoon Activity on pg Complete Chapter 15, Section 4 Power Point Magnet Activity Chapter 15, Section 5 in Study Guides

Divisions NorthSouth Many did not support emancipation Some believed that Lincoln and the North had forced the South into war Democrats (copperheads) vs. Republicans Areas with large plantations and lots of slaves favored the war Poorer back country regions with few slaves did not support the war

The Draft Mandatory military service South was first (why?) North followed suit Many exceptions for wealth in both north and south Southerners who owned 20 or more slaves were exempt. Northerners could pay a one time fee of $300 to get out of military service. Both sides could hire others to take their place. “Poor man’s fight” Lead to violent riots in the North in Both wealthy whites and any and all African Americans were targeted.

Economic Issues NorthSouth Too many jobs in North 1st Income Tax Printed $400 million = INFLATION Goods increased in price an average of 80% Prevented from trading cotton overseas by Union blockade Massive shortages of all kinds of goods due to lack of industry Tiny Supply + Huge Demand = Ridiculous Inflation Goods increased in price up to 5,725%

The poor south… Life was much more difficult in the South during the war than it was in the North Lack of industry Invading army Blockade **Makes their effort that much more impressive $800 Please

The Wonderful Women 400 disguised themselves as men and fought Spies (especially in the South) Took over businesses, farms, plantations Factory work Government jobs Nurses

New Opportunities Teaching Nursing These professions as well as others had been dominated by men before the Civil War

Summary The Civil War had an enormous impact on the lives of Americans in both the North and South. Each side dealt with tension between those who supported the war and those who opposed it. Both also had to resort to a draft due to high casualties and the growing unpopularity of the war. The wealthy were able to get out of the draft which lead to the war being dubbed “a poor man’s fight.” In the North prices rose 80% and industry boomed due to the high demand of war materials while the blockade took a huge toll on the Southern economy causing shortages and massive inflation. On the positive side the war brought new opportunities for women as many had to take over farms or businesses while new industries, such as nursing and teaching, were opened up to women for the first time.