Write a short essay that describes the impact civilians had on the war effort include references to the north and the south

The Civil war of the North and the South has changed the many lives of women, soldiers, and civilians. Prices were increases, Supplies was insufficient and encountered sicknesses.  During the civil war taxes of the people were higher to offer and sustain money for the war and government. Prices of necessary and primary things needed are also increasing which causes strikes. People ate inexpensive foods and bought cheaper things just to sustain the needs in their daily lives.