The Impact of the Civil War

Terrance takes a photo with Company E at Fort Lincoln, November 17, 1865

A soldier’s life in the Civil War was tough. They did not have proper equipment, suffered from a poor diet, and lived in horrible conditions. Not to mention, they were constantly on the move, fighting, and dying. After the Emancipation Proclamation, African-Americans enlisted in the military and served in separate regiments. Although they would still experience discrimination for many years to come, African-American soldiers fought bravely, and contributed to a Union victory. Women were not allowed to enlist in the military during the Civil War, and their role consisted of managing a home with a limited amount of resources. Many women also worked in agriculture, nursing, or in the war industry.