The Struggle For Equality In The United States After The Civil War
Before the war, women just stayed at home to take care of the family, do housework and care for children, or worked “women jobs”, such as seamstresses and maids. When war happened, most men went off to fight for the country and left their women and children at home who were unable to pay for basic necessities like food and clothing. Businesses and companies at that time had to ignore the gender discrimination and hired women because of the critical shortage in the workforce. Other women took direct action in support of the patriotic cause by participating in the military side of the war to struggle for independence. They started to fight for their legal and political rights that they desired, namely the independence, freedom and equality. As a result, legislation in some states led to the granting of property rights, right to be elected in the office and voting rights to women.
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The Revolution inspired slaves for equality, freedom and independence that would give them a better life in the future. However, slavery still continued after the war and the black could not officially serve in the military. But on the other hands, many northern states abolished slavery as a reward for the prowess and loyalty of African Americans to the national cause. Also in some states in the north, black people who lived there were even granted the franchise for a limited time. For example, in Virginia, about 150 black men, many among whom were slaves, served in the state
The Revolution inspired slaves for equality, freedom and independence that would give them a better life in the future. However, slavery still continued after the war and the black could not officially serve in the military. But on the other hands, many northern states abolished slavery as a reward for the prowess and loyalty of African Americans to the national cause. Also in some states in the north, black people who lived there were even granted the franchise for a limited time. For example, in Virginia, about 150 black men, many among whom were slaves, served in the state