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With the onset of the Civil War, Carroll's desire to serve her nation intensified. While most women faced societal expectations to remain in domestic spheres, she chose to engage directly with the political landscape of her time. Carroll became increasingly vocal about her beliefs, leveraging her knowledge of law and history to advocate for necessary reforms and support the war effort. Her father, Thomas Carroll, also a Maryland politician, often engaged her in discussions that shaped her understanding of the pressing issues of war and politics.