What was the period after the Civil War like for most Spanish-speaking women in the Southwest?

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For most Spanish-speaking women in the Southwest, the period after the Civil War was a period of little change to their domestic lives as they continued to live much as earlier generations had done. While there were some economic opportunities available, such as jobs in the offices of new mining and railroad corporations, overall there was not significant cultural or social change that forced them to abandon their Spanish traditions for American values and ideas, nor were they stripped of their rights or high social status.

What Was the Period After the Civil War Like for Most