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What was the primary reason Rosetta Wakeman disguised herself as a man?
What was the primary reason Rosetta Wakeman disguised herself as a man?
- To serve as a nurse
- To gain better access to supplies
- To enlist in the war (correct)
- To avoid detection by authorities
What significant feature did Kady Browen's uniform include?
What significant feature did Kady Browen's uniform include?
- A long coat
- An all-black outfit
- A cape with insignia
- A skirt worn over trousers (correct)
Which regiment did Private Rosetta Wakeman serve in?
Which regiment did Private Rosetta Wakeman serve in?
- 5th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry
- 153rd New York State Volunteers (correct)
- Eighth Michigan Volunteers
- 8th Michigan Infantry
What challenge did Mary Phinney von Olnhausen face at the Mansion House General Hospital?
What challenge did Mary Phinney von Olnhausen face at the Mansion House General Hospital?
What role did Kady Browen NOT perform during her service?
What role did Kady Browen NOT perform during her service?
What emotional response did Julia Wheelock have upon learning about her brother's injuries?
What emotional response did Julia Wheelock have upon learning about her brother's injuries?
What was one function of the Lyceum before the civil war?
What was one function of the Lyceum before the civil war?
How did Kady Browen help her regiment during combat situations?
How did Kady Browen help her regiment during combat situations?
Flashcards
Who was Private Lyons Wakeman?
Who was Private Lyons Wakeman?
Rosetta Wakeman, also known as Private Lyons Wakeman, disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Union Army during the Civil War. She served in the 153rd Regiment, New York State Volunteers.
What role did Kady Browenil play during the Civil War?
What role did Kady Browenil play during the Civil War?
Kady Browenil, a Union soldier in the 5th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, actively participated in combat, marched with the troops, and served as a nurse. Her father's military background influenced her choice to join.
What was Mary Phinney von Olnhausen's experience as a nurse during the Civil War?
What was Mary Phinney von Olnhausen's experience as a nurse during the Civil War?
Mary Phinney von Olnhausen, a volunteer nurse, expressed frustration about the inadequate conditions at the Mansion House General Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. The hospital was overcrowded, forcing wounded soldiers to wait outside for hours.
What was the Lyceum's role during the Civil War?
What was the Lyceum's role during the Civil War?
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What happened to Julia Wheelock's brother during the Civil War?
What happened to Julia Wheelock's brother during the Civil War?
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Study Notes
Women in the Civil War
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Rosetta Wakeman (Lyons Wakeman): Disguised as a man, enlisted in the 153rd New York State Volunteers. Wore a skirt over trousers, Zouave jacket, and a soldier's cap. Experienced harsh conditions: double the normal cost of goods, freezing weather, and basic accommodations (tin dishes, wooden floors).
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Kady Browenil: Enlisted in the 5th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry. Experienced a soldier's life due to her father's military background. Served as a nurse, carried the flag, and participated in combat. Assisted husband Robert who was injured while assisting wounded soldiers from both sides. Glad to serve the Union.
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Mary Phinney von Olnhausen: Arrived in Alexandria after the Battle of Cedar Mountain, assisting wounded at the Mansion House General Hospital. Complained about the overwhelming patient load and lack of adequate provisions/care after the Battle of Fredericksburg. Observed the sheer number of injured soldiers on the streets, waiting for ambulances.
Civil War Hospitals and Aid
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Mansion House General Hospital: Overwhelmed with wounded soldiers, especially after the Battle of Fredericksburg. Ambulances lined the streets, and wounded men remained outside, awaiting transport. The sheer scale of the injury was clear.
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Lyceum: Served multiple functions before the Civil War (lecture hall, performance space, library, etc.). Converted into a Civil War hospital during the war.
Personal Accounts of War
- Julia Wheelock: Teacher from Michigan. Her brother Orville enlisted in the Eighth Michigan Infantry. Experienced the loss of her brother in the Battle of Chantilly, noting the suffering of thousands. Joined the Michigan Relief Association, providing care to Michigan troops, nursing, food, letters home, and support at the front line immediately after battles.
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