Civil War was known as a man's fight. The image women had during the war wasas nurses, spies, or ladies maintaining the home in the absence of their husband. They even took arms and charged into battle, like the men. The women lived in camps, suffered in prisons, and died for their causes.

Using this link you'll be able to find more information about womens' activity during Civil War:

http://www.civilwarwomenblog.com/