Asked by Dorian Haywood on Jul 03, 2024
Women such as Dorothea Dix, Mary Ann Bickerdyke, and Clara Barton _______________.
A) advanced the professionalization of nursing during the Civil War
B) gained the respect and admiration of the male-dominated medical profession for their work as nurses during the course of the Civil War
C) received official recognition from President Lincoln for their service to the Union cause
D) pioneered the way for the acceptance of women as physicians by being among the first of their gender to attend medical school
Dorothea Dix
An American activist on behalf of the indigent mentally ill who, through a vigorous program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, created the first generation of American mental asylums.
Nursing
The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm, focusing on patient health, recovery, and quality of life.
- Perceive the engagement and input of people and collectives in warfare activities, highlighting the roles of women, African Americans, and assorted civilian coalitions.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the engagement and input of people and collectives in warfare activities, highlighting the roles of women, African Americans, and assorted civilian coalitions.