Widows of the Civil War

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During the Civil War, how many women became widows?

  • Over four hundred thousand
  • Over one hundred thousand
  • Over two hundred thousand (correct)
  • Over three hundred thousand

How long did the ideal widow mourn for?

  • Three years
  • One year
  • Two and a half years (correct)
  • Six months

What was one of the challenges faced by widows during the Civil War?

  • Lack of financial support
  • Lack of physical support
  • Lack of emotional support
  • Difficulty in purchasing proper mourning garb (correct)

Which party did George H. Pendleton belong to?

<p>Radical Democracy Party (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the official platform of the Democratic Party in 1864?

<p>Negotiating an immediate end to the Civil War (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which state(s) did McClellan carry in the 1864 election?

<p>New Jersey, Delaware, Kentucky (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event played a significant role in Lincoln's victory in the 1864 election?

<p>Sherman's capture of Atlanta (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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