WAR AFFECTS SOCIETY Chapter 17 2 What disagreements

WAR AFFECTS SOCIETY Chapter 17. 2

What disagreements emerged inside both the Union and Confederacy? A Divisive Time � South- WV seceded from VA- joined the Union � North� Copperheads- Lincoln’s opponents (Northern Democrats) who wanted peace with South Lincoln had protesters arrested � Writ of Habeas Corpus- prevents the government from holding citizens without formal charges. � Suspension of habeas corpus may happen when rebellion or invasion of public safety may require it.

Slave Undermine Confederacy Slow work, stop work, refuse to flee with masters. � After the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves flee to the North � Joined Union Army �

Draft Laws Enthusiasm for war declines, conscription (draft) laws are enacted. � Rich men of the South pay substitutes to replace them in the war efforts. � Anger over the draft cause riots. �

What economic and social changes were caused by war? NORTH � � � SOUTH African Americans now serving in the war Women taking jobs in factories and hospitals Poverty/hunger spread � � Poverty/hunger spread Food shortages At war and couldn’t harvest crops � Transportation disrupted so food couldn’t reach the market � Confederate and Union armies seized food � � Inflation (increase cost of good, decrease in value of money) 1861 - $6. 65 for food per month 1865 - $68 for food per month

Economic and Social Change Income Tax- A tax on earnings � Necessary to help pay for war Greenback- paper currencyhelped economy while helping pay for the war

Women Aid in War Effort Ran farms and plantations � Worked in offices and factories � Clara Barton established the American Red Cross � Women disguise themselves as men and go to war � Harriet Tubman becomes spy for the Union Southern men begin to grow bitter. Why � were they fighting the war for rich slave owners? ? ?