1) Life during the Civil War was harsh for both soldiers on the battlefield and civilians on the homefront, as disease and exposure took many lives. 2) The war devastated much of the South by the end, as cities like Richmond and Atlanta were burned, and disease continued to be a major killer. 3) Women had to take on new roles like running businesses and farms while men were away at war, and African American soldiers served in segregated units and were paid less than white soldiers, despite fighting for their freedom.

1. Civil War SOL US1.9f Lisa Pennington Social Studies Instructional Specialist Portsmouth Public Schools