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Bonps: Nashville, Decisive Battle of the Civil War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure, from the Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS), offers a detailed map of the Nashville battlefield, complete with a full description of the Civil War engagement.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Battles of the Civil War 1863 65

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the battles of the Civil War from 1863 through 1865.
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Old Courthouse: A Photographic Tour of Civil War Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
Incredible historic photos of Vicksburg during the siege provide a view of the Civil War.
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History of American Wars

History of American War: Battles of the Civil War 1864

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the events of 1864 during the Civil War.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Corinth: Civil War for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Civil War Battle of Corinth in which students can explore the fun facts, maps, and video [3:00] on the topic.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Civil War Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a large collection of maps dating back to the Civil War. The collection consists of reconnaissance, sketch, coastal, and theater-of-war maps which depict troop activities and fortifications during the...
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Manassas, First

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an organized description of the first major land battle of the Civil War of the Manassas Campaign. This battle is also known as the First Bull Run. Read a description of it here.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection: American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of rare Civil War maps enhance the study and learning of the Civil War. They provide a wealth of insight into the war and helps to better understand the events that occurred. A great resource for teachers and an exciting...
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a listing of all the engagements in the Lower Seaboard Theater and Gulf Approach campaigns in the Civil War. Hyperlinks take you to descriptions of the individual engagements.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Fredericksburg: Civil War for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary, informational text, and fun facts for students of all ages on the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: The Eastern Theater: The Peninsula Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy description of the Peninsula Campaign. Read about the strategy involved in this lengthy campaign, the goals, and the results for both the Union and Confederacy. From "Epic Battles of the Civil War" by Curtis M. Jingle, Michael...
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: George Brinton Mc Clellan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of George McClellan, commander of the Union forces for many important battles during the Civil War. From "Who Was Who in the Civil War" by Steward Sifakis.
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National Park Service: Cwsac: Civil War Battle Summaries: Main Western Theater, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
From this site you can get a list of the major campaigns in the main Western Theater in 1863. Clicking on the links will take you to a description of each battle in each campaign.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Palmito Ranch

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the battle and skirmishes that took place at Palmito Ranch, which was the final land battle of the Civil War. Includes links to articles on the battle, and biographies of the Union Commander, Col. Theodore H. Barrett, and the...
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Pennsylvania Heritage Society: Pennsylvania Civil War 150

For Students 9th - 10th
The sidebar of this site reads "Understand the War Through People Then and Now." That is the mission of the site, and when you click on each word or phrase, you open up a world of information about the Civil War. Compiled resources help...
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The Civil War Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Anything that one might need to research or understand the American Civil War can be found on this huge web site! Photo and text database, official records and maps, battles, research pages, and much more can be found in this expansive...
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Seven Days in History

For Students 9th - 10th
Noted Civil War historian Gary Gallagher offers this informative analysis of the Seven Days' Battles, the end of the Peninsula Campaign. Read about Robert E. Lee's strategy and the Confederate protection of their capital, Richmond.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Battle of the Ironclads

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the first battle of iron-clad ships during the Civil War. Includes great primary source documents from officers involved.
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National Park Service: The American Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Civil War produced by the National Parks Service provides information on the entire conflict as well as information on specific battles that occurred.
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Civil War Home

Home of the American Civil War: Mc Dowell's Advance to Bull Run

For Students 9th - 10th
Details written by James B. Fry, an adjutant to McDowell, describe McDowell's advance and the Union Army's attack and subsequent retreat at the First Battle of Bull Run. From "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" by Ned Bradford.
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American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: The Battle of Antietam

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch this animated Civil War simulation depicting the The Battle of Antietam of 1862.
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Georgia Info: Georgia in the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to many sites that deal with Georgia in the Civil War including information on the politics in Georgia, battles fought there, and Georgia regiments who fought in the war. Compiled by the Digital Library of Georgia.
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National Park Service: Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System

For Students 9th - 10th
The place to go for information on the soldiers and sailors who served during the Civil War in both the Confederate and Union military. Use the searchable database to locate basic information about the 6.3 million men who served on both...
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National Park Service: The American Civil War: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of African American's contributions during the Civil War. Presents the history, contributions, and information on the Underground Railroad.

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