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Civil War Traveler: Civil War Travel
This resource explores Civil War sites of interest in various states in the Union as well as the Confederacy. It describes battles and important events that occurred, including maps.
Library of Congress
Loc: History of the 105th Pennsylvania Volunteers
The Library of Congress gives the history of the 105th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers in a timeline form. Based on "History of the One Hundred and Fifth Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers" by Kate M. Scott. Part of Tilton C....
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Civil War Quiz
This easy-to-understand multiple choice quiz takes you through the events surrounding the Civil War. Review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid
Explore an attempt at a slave uprising at Harpers Ferry to end slavery by John Brown during the Civil War on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Harpers Ferry and John Brown for Kids
History Questions: Harpers Ferry and John Brown Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Life as a Soldier During the Civil War for Kids
History Questions: Life as a Soldier During the Civil War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Living During the Civil War for Kids
History Questions: Living During the Civil War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Civil War Uniforms for Kids
History Questions: Civil War Uniforms Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Union Blockade for Kids
History Questions: Union Blockade Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Chinese Civil War for Kids
History Questions: Chinese Civil War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Women of the Hall: Mary Edwards Walker
Read a brief life history on the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her bravery in the Civil War, physician Mary Walker.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A House Divided
A very brief overview of the Civil War, the casualties, and the horrific social and economic effects across the nation. Included is a map that shows when each Southern state seceded from the Uniion.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Kennesaw Mountain: History and Culture
A site from the National Park Service that provides limited information on the Kennesaw Mountain Civil War battle.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Grant Pushes Inland
A brief introduction to General Grant's change of strategy and decision to mount an attack on Vicksburg from the northeast.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Vicksburg Natl Military Park: Passing the Vicksburg Batteries
Read how Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter moved his fleet past the Vicksburg batteries and lost only one transport.
Illinois Institute of Technology
The Oyez Project: Ex Parte Milligan
Read a brief abstract of the Ex Parte Milligan Case. Offers biographical links to each of the nine justices who decided upon the case.
PBS
Biographies of Key Figures: Nathan Bedford Forrest
A short biography of Forrest (1821-1877), a Civil War cavalry officer and Ku Klux Klan organizer.
PBS
Pbs: David Farragut
As a companion to PBS's "The Civil War," this site offers a brief biography of David Farragut.
Other
The Gettysburg Welcome Center: The Battle of Gettysburg
A summary and synopsis of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg, the turning point of the Civil War, and its aftermath.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Prisoners From the Front Winslow Homer
This site provides details of the painting entitled "Prisoners from the Front" by American artist Winslow Homer.
Other
Historynet: William H. Carney: 54h Massachusetts Soldier
A dramatic summary of Carney's heroic actions during the Battle of Fort Wagner as well as a brief recount of his life following the Civil War.
Other
Genealogy Trails History Group: Delaware and Slavery
A brief look at slavery in Delaware and the state's decision to remain in the Union during the Civil War.
Other
Union Regimental Histories: Rhode Island
Details the history of the Rhode Island Regiments that existed during the Civil War. From "The Compendium of the War of Rebelliion" by Frederick H. Dyer.
Library of Congress
Loc: Sheet Music About Civil War
This resource provides more than 200 sheet music compositions that represent Lincoln, the Civil War and the times. Compiled by the greatest private collector of Lincoln material, Alfred Whital Stern.