How Do Women Conceal Their Identity

Emma decided she would pose as a man and join the Army. When she stood in line at the recruiting station in Flint, Michigan, she feared she would be exposed as a woman. Fortunately, for her purposes, the Union Army was so desperate for able-bodied men that they had foregone the physical exam. After she faced the recruitment board and answered some basic questions, she was told she would be sworn in and be assigned as a field nurse in a hospital unit. These positions were dangerous because they were in the line of fire and were only given to

When Deborah was 21 when she enlisted for the army as a man. She enlisted as a man named

At the ripe age of 17, right after her early graduation from high school, and after having completed two semesters of college, Brown decided to join the US Army. Although she did not have any skills besides her cheer leading training, she forged her way through basic training. Once given her two weeks for the Christmas Exodus (military term for Christmas brake for all recruits who are in basic training) she went home, but decided to return early, ahead of her squad. "When I arrived on base, I was told by the staff duty officer that I was the only female there, and that the only place for me would be in the male barracks or a hotel" trying to keep herself safe, Brown decided to stay in a hotel; to which a NCO (Non-commissioned officer) escorted her to. After Brown arrived and registered, the NCO walked her to her room; who demanded a reward for his kindness and pushed her on to the bed and force himself over her. "I was in such shock, I did not know how to respond. I didn't know what to do, a young soldier, 17 years old, close to the end of basic training barely making it through and being accosted by a senior NCO" Brown confessed. When the NCO was done his business, he thought about what he did and left, minutes later Brown called her recruiter and told him what happened; next thing she knew was that she was taken to the hospital. Brown was wounded physically and mentally by a man who was supposed to be her friend. She was raped and all

Mary Surratt’s position pointed out the changing roles of women in society, particularly during the Civil War where women not only served as nurses but also as soldiers, spies, abolitionists, wearing pants in public. Women particularly working in espionage posed a dilemma for Union soldiers and federal officials. Did they treat them like they would a man? Or did they deserve special treatment because of their

Many wives and daughters of the Union or Confederate volunteer regiments were involved. These women were not officially recognized by either side. Second- These women organized societies for relief such as the Sanitary Commission and third – they established relief stations which were hospitals in their homes or donated buildings. (11)

She disguised herself as a man called Robert Shurtliff and acted as if she was 17 but she was really 21. Deborah had to sleep in a tent with six other men on bed that were made of hay and burlap. While with a group of soldiers

She was recruited by an army captain, Thomas Jordan, as a confederate spy in the early 1860’s. She was sent to Washington and given symbols to report back to her headquarters.

That next summer Deborah became a school teacher. She had never been to school before ,but since all of the men were at war they needed another teacher. She loved her teaching job because she got to teach other girls how to read and write. Deborah had wanted to travel all of her life, and the only way to do that was to be in the war. That next winter after teaching she became a weaver. She made men's clothes for herself and would act like a man around the town to see if anyone noticed her. Deborah then realized that no one knew that she was a woman, so that next spring she would go to war acting like a man. One night at midnight, Deborah woke up, put her men's clothes on and started walking towards Boston. She arrived in Boston and on May 20, 1782 ,she joined the army as Robert Shurtliff. One day Deborah and some of her friends went on horseback ride to take a break from the war, but they were found by the Tories. Deborah got shot in the neck and on her leg. At the hospital she lied about her leg to keep herself undercover, and she got the bullet out of her leg by herself. After Deborah was feeling better, General Paterson called her to his personal order. This was a promotion from the job she had before. In June she went to Philadelphia with General Paterson. Philadelphia was a very sick city then because there was a severe fever going around. Deborah got the fever and suffered a coma, and the doctor that was

Elisa Hunt Rhodes was a 19 year old boy who enlisted into the army as a private in 1861 when he had absolutely no idea of what was to come and what would be the consequences. At first he was denied to join the army because of his age and where he stood in military offenses and where he stood in military offenses. Elisha was one among the 25 men that were chosen to go into the army . One of the things that was odd and unexpected in how he went from being in basic training to ending up being a lieutenant in command although explanations for this would probably result in what he felt for politics, strategies/drills, him fighting in general ,what motivated him during the war , and how his daily life was like during his time in the union

Sara Edmonds: According to Civilwarhome website, Emma Edmonds was a Canadian-born woman who is known for serving as a man with the Union Army during the American Civil War, she “was one of approximately 400 women who succeeded in enlisting in the army (either Union or Confederate) during the Civil War”

In 1863, Susie traveled with her husband’s regiment. She became the first black nurse during the Civil War, and helped to care for wounded soldiers. During her off hours she taught the soldiers how to read and write, and also cooked and laundered for them. She wrote in her diary about the nursing shortages during the war, and was happy to provide nursing care to the sick soldiers. She continued to serve as a nurse until the war ended in 1865. (MacLean, 2007).

There are many Primary documents on women who fought in the war as a soldier one of those women were Loreta Velazquez . Loreta joined the Civil War after her husband died as a soldier fighting for the confederacy.Loreta then joined the ranks to avenge her husband's death, even though she married three more times being widowed every time.Loreta while in the ranks of confederacy was not found out about her gender, until one day in New Orleans when she was discharged because of her gender. Even though before she was found out she fought in the battles of Bull Run, Ball's Bluff, and Fort Donelson. This was only her first attempt though She tried again and fought at the Battle of Shiloh, Still she was discovered afterwards. Then again she tried

Spies and Secret Agents of the Civil War During wars, countries often use spies or secret agents to spy on other countries to receive information. Spying is very risky, and every move you can give yourself away very easily. During the Civil War spying was difficult because the lack in technology made it difficult to send information back and forth.

The women were used as slave labor and Anne was forced to haul rocks and dig rolls of dirt. By night they were crammed into over crowded barracks. Anne became withdrawn and tearful when she had to see young children being

There is always controversy about leaders,whether they are using their power for the bad or good of the people.We are especially critical of those who excessively use their power to control them, whether they might be school students,citizens of a country or members of a group.Tyranny is the same under these circumstances.Tyrants use fear,oppression, and unjustified force to get whatever they desire.They also used their reputation to disguise their true identity and intentions,basically a nightmare dressed as a daydream.But it is us, the people as described above,who gives the tyrant power,they are utterly dependent on us, if we are not present, they will not have any subordinates to control in the end.So it is our response that ultimately dictates the appropriate resolution.