Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: A Nation Divided
This video examines common soldiers defending their purpose in the Civil War and civilians, raising the question of whether the Union actually won the war. [28:25]
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: The American Civil War
The war between the states lasted only four years, yet claimed more American lives than any other war and continues to fascinate the imaginations of people of all ages. Now, during the 150th anniversary of our nation's internal struggle...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Fort Monroe in the Civil War
Fort Monroe in Virginia was a Union stronghold during the Civil War. Through a tour of the Casemate museum on the grounds of the fort, we learn that it had a front row seat for the battle between the ironclad ships the Monitor and the...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: The Civil War
From the secession of the South to Lee's surrender at Appomatox, this film uses modern and period images as well as battle reenactments to highlight the key points of the American Civil War.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Overview of the Civil War
This brief explanation of the culture of the soldier on each side of this War Between the States and its long lasting effects. [4:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: The Civil War Part 2
In this Crash Course video with John Green, we learn about how the Union won the Civil War and the part Abraham Lincoln played, military technology that impacted the outcome, the role of photography in fashioning public opinion, and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: The Civil War Part 1
In this Crash Course video with John Green, we look at the causes of the Civil War, the differences between the North and the South and how that affected the progress of the war, and the part General Grant's military strategy played in...
Crash Course
Crash Course Us History #21: The Civil War Part Ii
Part two of two episodes on the Civil War. John Green explains the path and outcome of the Civil War, including the Homestead Act, national currency, and an emerging industrial economy. Video illustrates the major impact the Civil War...
Backstory Radio
Backstory Radio: Civil War 150th: Ii. Why They Fought [Rebroadcast]
Part two of BackStory Radio episode [53 min. 10 sec.] on the Civil War examines the conflicts and motivations of northerners and southerners who fought and supported the war. Audio and transcript are provided.
Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Civil War 150th: I. The Road to Civil War [Rebroadcast]
Rebroadcast of Part I of a two part series on the beginnings of the Civil War in which the American History Guys discuss the six months prior to Lincoln's election and the road to war. Audio and transcripts are provided in segments.
Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Civil War 150th: The Road to War
BackStory episode [52 min. 52 sec.] commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War focusses on the six months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the outbreak of the Civil War.
A&E Television
History.com:
This is a series of 12 American Civil War documentaries including the following: Civil War Combat, Gettysburg, Grant, Images of Civil War, Sherman's March, Stonewall Jackson, Unknown Civil War, Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War, and more.