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During the Civil War, the Union and Confederate armies shot millions of rounds of ammunition. In the arsenals of the North and South, the job of restocking their supplies fell to the gunpowder girls. These young women and girls - some as young as nine - were mostly poor immigrants new to America. They worked long hours handling dangerous chemicals with little training. On several occasions, someone's carelessness led to disaster.
3) Home front
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"Describes civilian life for people around the world on the home front during World War II, including stories of relocation, rations, and new jobs to support war efforts"--Provided by publisher.