How did women like Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton contribute to the Union war effort during the Civil War?

Question

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1 They took jobs to support their families.
2 They worked as nurses for the Union army.
3 They accompanied their husbands to war.
4 They enlisted and fought with the army.

Answer 1

Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton made significant contributions to the Union war effort during the Civil War primarily through their work as nurses. Therefore, the correct answer would be:

2. They worked as nurses for the Union army.

Dorothea Dix was appointed the Superintendent of Army Nurses and was instrumental in organizing the nursing corps, while Clara Barton served as a nurse and is known for founding the American Red Cross after the war.