SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
START OF THE CIVIL WAR
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Spies
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mary Elizabeth Bowser (a.k.a. Mary Jane Richards), Union Spy When the Civil War broke out, the Van Lews brought food, medicine and books to Union soldiers at nearby Libby Prison. Elizabeth conveyed messages between the prisoners and Union officials and helped prisoners escape.
Detailed explanation-2: -Belle Boyd, Antonia Ford, Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Nancy Hart Douglas, Laura Ratcliffe, and Loreta Janeta Velazquez: these women spied during the American Civil War, passing information to the Confederate States of America. Some were captured and imprisoned, while others escaped detection.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tactical or battlefield intelligence became vital to both sides in the field during the American Civil War. Units of spies and scouts reported directly to the commanders of armies in the field, providing details on troop movements and strengths.