Preachers prayed over soldiers and turned the outcomes of the war into messages from God. Because so many ministers were taking care of the soldiers, women began to join the efforts. They preached, taught, nursed, and cared for the families of the soldiers. This established a place for women in the church but also made the church more private. Once the Reconstruction period began, African Americans became more independent, creating their own northern-based
Preachers prayed over soldiers and turned the outcomes of the war into messages from God. Because so many ministers were taking care of the soldiers, women began to join the efforts. They preached, taught, nursed, and cared for the families of the soldiers. This established a place for women in the church but also made the church more private. Once the Reconstruction period began, African Americans became more independent, creating their own northern-based