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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: First Assault
A short description of the U.S. initial attack to take over Vicksburg.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Sherman's March to the Sea
Web page on the major events and definitions of Sherman's March to the Sea, with a number of learning resources including text, video [2:59], map and fun facts for kids.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Surrender at Appomattox
Website provides a detailed look at General Lee's surrender at the Appomattox Court House. Site provides a summary, facts about events, video [2:59], and frequently asked questions section for kids.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War for Kids
Outline and fun facts for kids studying on the Civil War.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Fort Sumter
Summary and overview of the events leading to the Civil War Battle of Fort Sumter. Site includes fun facts for kids, video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln, map and photos.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: 1861 Civil War History for Kids
Outline of the Civil War conflict for students. Includes photos, timeline, information on military technology, and theaters of war.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War for Kids: Battle of Fort Donelson
Article on the Battle of Fort Donelson provides students with facts and summary about the Civil War Battle. Page includes fun facts and video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: The Ironclads: Monitor vs Merrimack
Article with pictures and drawings of the Ironclads steamships used in battle during the Civil War. Site includes fun facts for kids and video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Corinth: Civil War for Kids
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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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Seven Days Battles: Civil War History for Kids
Article on the Seven Days' Battles between General George B. McClellan and General Robert E. Lee. Fun Facts for kids, short video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln, and informative outline of the seven battles fought.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro): Civil War for Kids
Article summarizing and outlining major events at the Battle of Stones River during the Civil War. Includes Fun Facts, video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln and informational text.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Antietam: Facts, Stats and Casualties
Article discussing the Battle of Antietam provides students of all ages important facts about battle strategy and statistics on war casualties.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Fredericksburg: Civil War for Kids
Summary, informational text, and fun facts for students of all ages on the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862.
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Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Battle of Gettysburg: 30 Facts for Kids
Article on the Battle of Gettysburg. Outlines each day of the battle for a comprehensive picture. Includes 30 facts for students of all school age and a video [3:00] on Abraham Lincoln.
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Stratford Hall Plantation: General Robert E. Lee
This biography of Robert E. Lee is part of a larger site about the Lee family plantation, Stratford Hall. Read about his personal life before and after the war. Included are links to his farewell address and information about the horses...
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Marshall University: Rosanna Blake Library of Confederate History
Online exhibition of an extensive collection of historical Confederacy artifacts.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: Henry Halleck (1815 1872)
Henry Halleck had brains, but had trouble putting his ideas to work. This very readable biography discusses his military career during the Civil War.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: Joseph Hooker (1814 1879)
A description of Joseph "Fighting Joe" Hooker's military career in the Civil War. Read excerpts of letters from Abraham Lincoln to Hooker concerning his conduct. Fun to read.
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Abraham Lincoln's White House: John Pope (1823 1892)
Abraham Lincoln had such a hard time finding a decent general to command the Army of the Potomac. John Pope was another of his disappointments. Read this account of his Civil War career.
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National Park Service: Economic Aspects of the Civil War: A New Economy of War
The "Breadbasket of the Confederacy", the Shenandoah Valley, depended on the rail lines to distribute food to both the troops and the civil population of the South. Read about the economic war that was waged hand in hand with the...
Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television: Geology and the Civil War: Battle of Perryville
An interesting look at the Battle of Perryville based on the geology of the region. A map shows the initial and final positions of both the Union and Confederate armies.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: November 8: The Trent Affair
Paintings and a brief explanation of the parties involved in the Trent Affair and its importance in diplomacy at the beginning of the Civil War. From the Library of Congress.
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Loc: Country Study: El Salvador
The Library of Congress offers a PDF of the text of the book, El Salvador: A Country Study. The book includes a detailed synopsis of the civil war in El Salvador, beginning on page 39.